In Vernon, Missouri, the median home price is $183,269, compared with the Missouri median of $263,326; median household income is $52,230; the population is 19,687; schools rate 5.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 389.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Vernon at a glance
Population
19,687
Median Household Income
$52,230
Typical Home Value
$183,269
School District Rating
5.4
Violent Crime Rate
389.7
Avg Commute Time
19.4
About Vernon
Vernon has a population of 19,687. The median home value is $183,269, 30% below the Missouri median. Median household income is $52,230 (26% below the Missouri median). The most populated towns are Center, Washington, and Drywood.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Vernon
20 towns, by population.
- Center9,372 pop.
- Washington2,241 pop.
- Drywood1,152 pop.
- Walker765 pop.
- Montevallo686 pop.
- Deerfield654 pop.
- Bacon633 pop.
- Virgil631 pop.
- Moundville628 pop.
- Clear Creek575 pop.
- Badger339 pop.
- Dover317 pop.
- Blue Mound301 pop.
- Coal275 pop.
- Osage248 pop.
- Harrison202 pop.
- Lake194 pop.
- Henry176 pop.
- Metz174 pop.
- Richland124 pop.
County rankings in Missouri
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- Counties With the Shortest Commute
- Counties Where Homes Sell Fastest
Vernon at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Vernon?
- Vernon has a population of 19,687 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Vernon?
- The median home value in Vernon is $183,269. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Vernon?
- Median household income in Vernon is $52,230 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Vernon in?
- Vernon is in Missouri.
- How many towns are in Vernon?
- Vernon contains 20 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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