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Vernon’s story
Vernon in pictures
5 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
VernonFL
A town of 815. A typical home worth about $190K.
Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
815
+6.6% since 2010
Typical home
$190K
+2.5% in a year
Household income
$43K
median
Median age
37.1
years
Jobs based here
160
A commuter town
What makes Vernon stand out
The thing Vernon does most differently from other towns.
Small town
815 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Vernon’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →82°
Mostly Cloudy
H 83° · L 71°
Local news
All →- Laurel Hill Girls JV Volleyball @ Vernonmaxpreps.com · Sep 30
- Vernon High School (FL) JV Volleyballmaxpreps.com · Sep 28
- Freeport JV Football @ Vernonmaxpreps.com · Sep 28
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Vernon. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 93% of U.S. communities.
93risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
14
paid flood claims since 1991
8
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Housing
A typical Vernon home is worth about $190K
The typical Vernon home is worth about $190,000, up 2.5% in a year, 49% below the Florida typical home.
$190KZillow home value
Typical home value
Vernon$190K
Florida$376K
+2.5%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Vernon
Most working residents leave Vernon for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Panama City (14%), Chipley (10%) and Panama City Beach (5%). Half commute less than 31 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Vernon0%
Panama City14%
Chipley10%
Panama City Beach5%
Tallahassee4%
31 mi
median commute distance
160
jobs based in Vernon
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Vernon has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 40°, and snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter42–65°
Spring55–80°
Summer71–91°
Fall57–80°
Nov 21
typical first frost
Mar 5
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Vernon is
Vernon beats the Florida average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 20.
26 measures vs. Florida
0 better6 too close to call20 worse
| What stands out | Vernon | FL |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 23.4% | 12.7% |
| More smokers | 21.5% | 12.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.6% | 7.2% |
Northwest Florida Community Hospital
14.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Vernon’s public schools outperform 47% of Florida districts
The public schools Vernon’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 53% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Elementary School | PK–5 | 621 | B+ |
| Vernon Middle School | 6–8 | 259 | C |
| Vernon High School | 9–12 | 326 | D |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Vernon for work
Where Vernon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
160jobs based in Vernon
0%of working residents work in town
31 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Vernon
City in Florida, United States
Vernon is a city in Washington County, Florida. The population was 732 at the 2020 census, up from 687 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Panama City—Panama City Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 732
- Area
- 4.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 43 ft
- ZIP code
- 32462
- Area code
- 850
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