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Vernon, IL
Village in Marion County, Illinois.
Population
69
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
78
ZIP codes
0
Vernon and its ZIP codes
Vernon at a glance
- Vernon is 66% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Vernon, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Vernon.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,566
12,335 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,066
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$258M
FY 2026, $6,847 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Vernon, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
427
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 21°F
43.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vernon, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
Cities near Vernon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PatokaVillage | 3.1 mi | 1.1 |
| KeyesportVillage | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| AlmaVillage | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| VandaliaCity | 13 mi | 8.1 |
| OdinVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| KinmundyCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Mulberry GroveVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| SandovalVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| St. PeterVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| SalemCity | 14 mi | 7 |
| SmithboroVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| BrownstownVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Junction CityVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| FarinaVillage | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| HueyVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Central CityVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vernon, IL in?
- Vernon is in Marion County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Vernon, IL?
- About 69 people live in Vernon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vernon?
- Nearby places include Patoka (3.1 mi), Keyesport (10 mi), Alma (11 mi), Vandalia (13 mi), Odin (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023