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Vernon
A township of 1,818 people in Scioto County, Ohio
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Outdoors in Vernon
Parks & trails →Conserved land30%6,844 of 22,481 acres
Trails9.5 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves03,765 conserved acres per 1,000 residents
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About Vernon
Township in Ohio, US1,891Population
35.3 sq miArea
614 ftElevation
Vernon Township is one of the sixteen townships of Scioto County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census counted 1,891 people in the township.
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Health in Vernon
C−
Health Grade C−
Healthier than 19% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Ohio
9worse than OH
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Southern Ohio Medical CenterPortsmouth · 12.4 mi · ER
Ovp - Wheelersburg, OhioWheelersburg · 5.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45694, 45629 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Vernon →
Natural hazards in Vernon
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Vernon →
Libraries near Vernon
See all →Nearest: Wheelersburg BranchWheelersburg · 5.6 miles · 41 hrs a week
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