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Vernon

A village of 738 people in Michigan
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Conserved land2.4%15 of 651 acres
Trails0.2 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Vernon

Village in Michigan, United States
738Population
0.7 sq miArea
781 ftElevation

Vernon is a village in Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 738 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Vernon Township.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Living in Vernon

Housing in Vernon

$215K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $215,000 in May 2026.

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Safety in Vernon

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Vernon has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent2
Property1
Reported in 20243
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Vernon

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Most working residents leave Vernon for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Durand (7%), Lansing (5%) and Owosso (5%). Half commute less than 28 miles.

Durand
7%
Lansing
5%
Owosso
5%
Flint
5%
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Health in Vernon

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 37% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 52% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Michigan

2worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Memorial HealthcareOwosso · 8.7 mi · ER
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Shiawassee (Closing)Owosso · 6.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Vernon · CMS · HRSAHealth in Vernon →

Natural hazards in Vernon

37
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Vernon →

Climate in Vernon

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Vernon has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 19°Winter
57° / 36°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
60° / 41°Fall
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Vernon’s library

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Vernon District Public Library115 East Main Street · part of Vernon District Public Library
E-books31 hrs a week
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