City safety & data profile

VernonTX

Vernon, TX is a 11K-resident city in Wilbarger County with a median household income of $51,114.

Wilbarger County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Vernon, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Vernon has a population larger than 3% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $87,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 97%
By size
$51,114
Median income
$87,000
Median home
18.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Vernon

Vernon posts a median household income higher than 10% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Vernon area.

Top 90%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Vernon

Where Vernon income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$51,114 Bottom 10% higher than 10% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Vernon, TX beyond the headline numbers

Vernon sits inside Wilbarger County, Texas, at roughly 34.16°N, -99.27°W. Population 10,573, $51,114 median household income. Median home value $87,000, median rent $945. Poverty rate 18.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Vernon's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 40.3%, then short sleep duration at 40%. 1 hospital in/around Vernon, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Vernon from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
10,573
Vernon
Median Income
$51,114
-25% vs avg
Median Home Value
$87,000
-62% vs avg
Median Age
37.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Wilbarger County) - Vernon's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
13K-6%
Median Income
$54,102+30%
Median Home Value
$89,400+44%
Poverty Rate
17.5%-15%
Unemployment
9.3%+72%

Economics

Economics indicators for Vernon, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$945/mo
Poverty Rate
18.6% +31% vs avg
Unemployment 11.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.1%
Work From Home 1.3%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 58.3%
African American 6.5%
Asian 3.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
40.3%
Short Sleep Duration
40%
Obesity
39.5%
Physical Inactivity
36.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
21.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.5%
Current Smoking
18.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.5%
Diabetes
16.8%
Binge Drinking
14.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 43.4%
Annual Checkup 75.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.6%
Stroke
4.8%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Vernon, TX? ▼
Vernon, TX has a population of 10,573 people, located in Wilbarger County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Vernon? ▼
The median household income in Vernon, TX is $51,114 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 18.6%.
What is the median home value in Vernon? ▼
The median home value in Vernon, TX is $87,000. Median rent is $945/month.
What are the top health concerns in Vernon? ▼
The top health indicators in Vernon include High Blood Pressure (40.3%), Short Sleep Duration (40%), Obesity (39.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Vernon? ▼
Vernon has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Vernon? ▼
The median age in Vernon, TX is 37.6 years. 15.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Vernon, TX is located in Wilbarger County, Texas. With a population of 11K and a $51,114 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Vernon area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Vernon's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Wilbarger County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.