Vernon County, WI
Living in Vernon County
Bikeability31
Walkability46
Commute54
Public Transit22
Affordability78
Public Safety95
Airports8
Hospitals93
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
31kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate38%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$8.8k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector65%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office19%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$157kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$549Median Monthly Rent+$126 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas32%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas35%
Wood18%
Crime
Violent Crime in Vernon County
United States45
Wisconsin35
Property Crime in Vernon County
United States48
Wisconsin37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 11 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Vernon County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado15
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Vernon County, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Vernon County, WI
Cornerstone Christian Academy
3 miles, W
Youth Initiative High School
4 miles, SW
Sugar Grove School
6 miles, NE
Woods Ridge School
8 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Vernon County, WI
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
25 miles, NW
Viterbo University
25 miles, NW
Winona State University
51 miles, NW
Luther College
53 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Vernon County, WI
Vernon Memorial Hospital
5 miles, SW
Gundersen St Josephs Hospital and Clinics
24 miles, E
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
25 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Vernon County, WI
La Crosse Regional Airport
29 miles, NW
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
81 miles, SE
Dubuque Regional Airport
83 miles, S
Rochester International Airport
86 miles, W