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Vernon, AZ
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona.
Population
247
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
436
ZIP codes
0
Vernon and its ZIP codes
Vernon at a glance
- Vernon is about 6.7 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
Local data for Vernon, AZ
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Apache County. PPP loans are for Vernon.
Unemployment rate
8.8%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,830
16,853 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,830
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $15,905 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Vernon, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
846
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 21°F
24.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vernon, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.4%
U.S. 33.3% -3.9 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Vernon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pinetop Country ClubCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.7 |
| McNaryCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.7 |
| ConchoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| HondahCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 12.2 |
| Pinetop-LakesideTown | 17 mi | 11.2 |
| White Mountain LakeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 24 |
| Lake of the WoodsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4 |
| Wagon WheelCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.5 |
| Show LowCity | 20 mi | 65.5 |
| GreerCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| SpringervilleTown | 23 mi | 11.5 |
| EagarTown | 24 mi | 12.3 |
| North ForkCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 61.6 |
| ShumwayCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.9 |
| St. JohnsCity | 25 mi | 25.9 |
| TaylorTown | 26 mi | 32.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vernon, AZ in?
- Vernon is in Apache County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Vernon, AZ?
- About 247 people live in Vernon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vernon?
- Nearby places include Pinetop Country Club (14 mi), McNary (15 mi), Concho (16 mi), Hondah (17 mi), Pinetop-Lakeside (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023