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Vernon County, MO
12 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Vernon County, Missouri.
Population
19,687
Land area
826sq mi
People per sq mi
24
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Vernon County
Vernon County at a glance
- Vernon County is 74% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,230 a year, 26% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,800 (31% below Missouri) and median rent is $734 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Nevada (7,925), Sheldon (443) and Walker (359).
Local data for Vernon County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vernon County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,230
Poverty rate
18.8%
Median home value
$158,800
Prices +12.9% in a year
Median rent
$734/mo
Homeownership
71.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,973), Irish Americans (2,347), Italian Americans (806).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,899
7,011 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,003
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $6,948 per person
PPP loans
$26M
1,000 loans, 3,557 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$37.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Vernon County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.1%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home11.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vernon County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
650
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 22°F
46.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vernon County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
20.5%
U.S. 12.8% +7.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Vernon County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Vernon County, MO?
- Nevada is the largest city or town in Vernon County, with about 7,925 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Vernon County?
- Vernon County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 64728, 64741, 64750, 64765, 64767.
- What is the population of Vernon County, MO?
- About 19,687 people live in Vernon County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Vernon County?
- Vernon County borders Crawford County, KS, Bates County, Cedar County, Bourbon County, KS, Barton County, Linn County, KS, St. Clair County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023