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Vernon, FL
City in Washington County, Florida.
Population
815
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
171
ZIP codes
0
Vernon and its ZIP codes
Vernon at a glance
- Vernon is 59% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,194, 42% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,800 (68% below Florida) and median rent is $807 a month.
Local data for Vernon, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vernon, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,194
Poverty rate
27.9%
Median home value
$115,800
Median rent
$807/mo
Homeownership
69.8%
Bachelor's or higher
8.2%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
35.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (58), Ecuadorian Americans (56), Irish Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Vernon.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,423
6,397 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,973
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$208M
FY 2026, $8,227 per person
How people get to work
Vernon, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 35.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vernon, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
411
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
117
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
60.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vernon, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
Cities near Vernon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WausauTown | 7 mi | 1.2 |
| BonifayCity | 11 mi | 4.7 |
| CaryvilleTown | 12 mi | 3 |
| WestvilleTown | 13 mi | 7.2 |
| ChipleyCity | 14 mi | 4.4 |
| Ponce de LeonTown | 16 mi | 5 |
| EbroTown | 16 mi | 4.7 |
| AlfordTown | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| CottondaleTown | 23 mi | 3.3 |
| SouthportCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| DeFuniak SpringsCity | 25 mi | 14.2 |
| EstoTown | 25 mi | 2.2 |
| NomaTown | 25 mi | 1.1 |
| Jacob CityCity | 26 mi | 3 |
| GracevilleCity | 26 mi | 4.3 |
| FreeportCity | 27 mi | 23.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vernon, FL in?
- Vernon is in Washington County, Florida.
- What is the population of Vernon, FL?
- About 815 people live in Vernon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vernon?
- Nearby places include Wausau (7 mi), Bonifay (11 mi), Caryville (12 mi), Westville (13 mi), Chipley (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023