A town of 193. A regional job hub with 239 jobs.
The 2 things Vernon does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Vernon. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Vernon for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are North Vernon (23%), Columbus (15%) and Seymour (7%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Vernon beats the Indiana average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15.
| What stands out | Vernon | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.4% | 77.4% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 24.6% | 15.4% |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
Vernon has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
0.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. The Commons | 0.4 mi | 3 |
| 2. Vernon Gym and Ball Field | 0.1 mi | 5 |
| 3. Yard at Vernon Gym | 0.2 mi | 3 |
Where Vernon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
Town in Indiana, United States
Vernon is a town within Vernon Township and the county seat of Jennings County, Indiana, United States. With a population of just 236 in the 2020 census, it is the smallest county seat by population in the state of Indiana, lying just south of the much larger North Vernon. It sits on a peninsula as it is nearly surrounded by the Muscatatuck River. Vernon is the only Indiana town with an elected mayor and an elected town marshal. As of 2025, Bradley Bender is the mayor and Britt Burgmeier is the marshal. The Vernon Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places and is the site of many firsts in the state. The first area set aside for use as a public playground in Indiana, T…
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