Vernon County, MO
Living in Vernon County
Bikeability14
Walkability41
Commute89
Public Transit17
Affordability97
Public Safety30
Airports29
Hospitals66
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation-322 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate40%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$8.9k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector62%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office20%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$98kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$441Median Monthly Rent+$76 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas22%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas29%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Vernon County
United States45
Missouri53
Property Crime in Vernon County
United States48
Missouri54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 2 | 3 |
| Feb | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 2 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Vernon County
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding87
Tornado28
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Vernon County, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Vernon County, MO
St Mary Elementary School
1 miles, SW
Bible Baptist Academy
3 miles, E
El Dorado Christian School
18 miles, E
Fort Scott Christian Heights
19 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Vernon County, MO
Pittsburg State University
37 miles, SW
Ozark Christian College
52 miles, S
Missouri Southern State University
53 miles, S
Southwest Baptist University
54 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Vernon County, MO
Nevada Regional Medical Center
2 miles, SW
Cedar County Memorial Hospital
18 miles, E
Barton County Memorial Hospital
24 miles, S
Bates County Memorial Hospital
28 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Vernon County, MO
Joplin Regional Airport
49 miles, S
Springfield-Branson National Airport
67 miles, SE
Kansas City International Airport
102 miles, N
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
108 miles, S