North Vernon is a small town of 6,935 in Indiana, with a median household income of $46,889
and a 5.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
North 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:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether North Vernon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North 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: 91.8
North Vernon's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Vernon costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
North Vernon, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$105,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$854
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,889
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
North Vernon's violent crime rate is 228.9 per 100,000 residents
— 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
228.9 /100k
Property Crime
1114.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North Vernon is served primarily by Jennings County School Corporation.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
North Vernon, IN
National Avg
School District
Jennings County School Corporation
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Vernon sees average highs of 39.8°F in January
and 85.5°F in July,
with 49.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.2 inches of snow per year.
North Vernon's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes North Vernon roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $105,100 and median rent is $854/month.
North Vernon's violent crime rate is 228.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1114.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North Vernon are operated by Jennings County School Corporation.
The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 9.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Vernon, IN has a population of 6,935, a median household income of $46,889, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%.
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.
North Vernon averages 39.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.3 inches
with about 17.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Vernon, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47265.
The population of North Vernon, Indiana is 6,935 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Vernon: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $105,100, median household income $46,889, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Vernon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
