What are the schools like in Vernonburg, GA?

School district data for Vernonburg is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Vernonburg?

The median household income in Vernonburg, GA is $211,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Vernonburg, GA?

Vernonburg has an average high temperature of 61.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Vernonburg, GA affordable or expensive?

Vernonburg's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Vernonburg is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $781,300 and the median rent is $1,750 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Vernonburg, GA?

Vernonburg has a violent crime rate of 68.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 383.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Vernonburg, GA a Good Place to Live?

Vernonburg is a small town of 116 in Georgia, with a median household income of $211,250 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Vernonburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Vernonburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Vernonburg 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: 95.6

Vernonburg's overall cost of living index is 95.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Vernonburg costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Vernonburg, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$781,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,750	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$211,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Vernonburg's violent crime rate is 68.4 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

68.4 /100k

Property Crime

383.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Vernonburg, GA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	91.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Vernonburg sees average highs of 61.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July, with 53.2 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Vernonburg, GA
Average High — January	61.4°F
Average High — July	92.3°F
Annual Precipitation	53.2"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Vernonburg, GA	National Avg
Population	116	—
Median Age	49.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.4%	22.2%
65 and over	19.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Montgomery, GA 2 mi Isle of Hope, GA 4 mi Skidaway Island, GA 5 mi Savannah, GA 6 mi Dutch Island, GA 6 mi

Vernonburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vernonburg, GA affordable or expensive?

Vernonburg's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Vernonburg roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $781,300 and median rent is $1,750/month.

What is the crime rate in Vernonburg, GA?

Vernonburg's violent crime rate is 68.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 383.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Vernonburg?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Vernonburg, GA a good place to live?

Vernonburg, GA has a population of 116, a median household income of $211,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 Vernonburg?

Vernonburg averages 61.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.2 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Vernonburg?

The population of Vernonburg, Georgia is 116 with a median age of 49.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Vernonburg?

Key numbers for living in Vernonburg: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $781,300, median household income $211,250, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vernonburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.