Vernon Parish, LA
Living in Vernon Parish
Bikeability26
Walkability40
Commute77
Public Transit14
Affordability83
Public Safety69
Airports4
Hospitals24
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
50kPopulation-805 (2010–19)
30 y Median Age
18%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black14%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate40%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$6.6k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector62%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Military16%
Sales and office17%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$119kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$862Median Monthly Rent+$181 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity81%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas14%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Vernon Parish
United States45
Louisiana59
Property Crime in Vernon Parish
United States48
Louisiana69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(74%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 58 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Vernon Parish
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado41
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Vernon Parish, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Vernon Parish, LA
First Assembly Christian Academy
5 miles, W
First Baptist Christian Academy
19 miles, S
Hope Baptist School
40 miles, E
Alexandria Country Day School
42 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Vernon Parish, LA
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
45 miles, N
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
46 miles, E
Louisiana College
47 miles, E
McNeese State University
64 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Vernon Parish, LA
Bayne-Jones ACH (Ft Polk)
4 miles, SW
Byrd Regional Hospital
5 miles, W
Beauregard Memorial Hospital
20 miles, S
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Deridder
20 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Vernon Parish, LA
Alexandria International Airport
40 miles, E
Lake Charles Regional Airport
68 miles, S
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
94 miles, SW
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
95 miles, SE