What are the schools like in Vernon, AL?

Vernon is served primarily by Lamar County. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.

What is the median household income in Vernon?

The median household income in Vernon, AL is $37,350 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Vernon, AL?

Vernon has an average high temperature of 55.0°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

Vernon, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Vernon, AL affordable or expensive?

Vernon's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Vernon is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $133,700 and the median rent is $469 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Vernon, AL?

Vernon has a violent crime rate of 109.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2137.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Vernon, AL a Good Place to Live?

Vernon is a small town of 1,801 in Alabama, with a median household income of $37,350 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Vernon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Vernon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Vernon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 85.8

Vernon's overall cost of living index is 85.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Vernon costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Vernon, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$133,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$469	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$37,350	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Vernon's violent crime rate is 109.6 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

109.6 /100k

Property Crime

2137.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Vernon is served primarily by Lamar County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Vernon, AL	National Avg
School District	Lamar County	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Vernon sees average highs of 55.0°F in January and 91.8°F in July, with 58.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Vernon, AL
Average High — January	55.0°F
Average High — July	91.8°F
Annual Precipitation	58.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Vernon, AL	National Avg
Population	1,801	—
Median Age	44.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	27.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	15.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sulligent, AL 9 mi Gattman, MS 11 mi Belk, AL 13 mi Caledonia, MS 13 mi Beaverton, AL 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Vernon

Vernon, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

35592

Vernon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vernon, AL affordable or expensive?

Vernon's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Vernon roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $133,700 and median rent is $469/month.

What is the crime rate in Vernon, AL?

Vernon's violent crime rate is 109.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2137.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Vernon?

Public schools in Vernon are operated by Lamar County. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 12.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Vernon, AL a good place to live?

Vernon, AL has a population of 1,801, a median household income of $37,350, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Vernon?

Vernon averages 55.0°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.4 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Vernon?

Vernon, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35592.

What is the population of Vernon?

The population of Vernon, Alabama is 1,801 with a median age of 44.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Vernon?

Key numbers for living in Vernon: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $133,700, median household income $37,350, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vernon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.