Vernon FL Moss Hill Church cem02, 2010
Vernon’s story
175 years in pictures
Census counts: 141 in 1900, 732 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and a map from 1950 on.
- 1851Vernon is settled
VernonFL
Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
755
2025 Census estimate · +4.4% since 2020
Typical home
$182K
+2.2% in a year
Household income
$43K
median
Median age
37.1
years
Jobs based here
160
A commuter town
Is Vernon a good place to live?
28% of residents live below the poverty line in Vernon, above both Florida’s towns (11%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 355 Florida towns, just 5 have a lower typical home value than Vernon. Vernon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Vernon stand out
Where Vernon beats most towns.
Small town
755 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Vernon: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Vernon, and how to reach them.
PowerWest Florida El Coop Assn16.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Vernon water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Vernon’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Florida you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWashington Supervisor of ElectionsWashington County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2023
ZIP code3246232462 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Vernon.
Housing
Vernon stands out in Florida and nationally: the median rent there is lower
At $807 a month, Vernon’s median rent is below both the Florida town median ($1,647 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). The typical Vernon home is worth about $182,000, up 2.2% in a year, 52% below the Florida typical home.
$182KZillow home value
| Vernon | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $807 a month | $1,647 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 70% | 72% | 73% |
Typical home value
Vernon$182K
Florida$375K
+2.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Schools
The schools Vernon’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Washington school district. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Vernon High School, with 326 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 621 | B+ |
| Vernon High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 326 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Vernon faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by hurricanes
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 93% of U.S. communities. Since 1991, 14 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Vernon.
93risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
14
paid flood claims since 1991
8
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Most of Vernon’s workers commute out: the town has 0.6 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Vernon for work: only 0% work in town. Vernon’s average trip to work is 35 minutes. The top destinations are Panama City (14%), Chipley (10%) and Panama City Beach (5%).
0%work in town
| Vernon | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 35 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $43,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Vernon0%
Panama City14%
Chipley10%
Panama City Beach5%
Tallahassee4%
31 mi
median commute distance
160
jobs based in Vernon
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Vernon
Vernon has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Vernon is 92°F.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter42–65°
Spring55–80°
Summer71–91°
Fall57–80°
Nov 21
typical first frost
Mar 5
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults smoke cigarettes in Vernon than in most of Florida or the rest of the country
22% of Vernon adults smoke cigarettes. Vernon beats the Florida average on 0 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 24. 44% of Vernon adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Vernon | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 37% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 16% | 17% |
31 measures vs. Florida
0 better7 too close to call24 worse
| What stands out | Vernon | FL |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 23.4% | 12.7% |
| More smokers | 21.5% | 12.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.6% | 7.2% |
Northwest Florida Community Hospital
14.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Vernon
17pages on Vernon
The big questions
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Vernon; the nearest are
Baptist University of FloridaUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Graceville26.9 mi$15,000 tuitionChipola CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Marianna30.4 mi$3,120 in-state tuitionEnterprise State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Enterprise, AL48 mi$5,100 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Vernon residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Florida.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Vernon for work
Where Vernon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
160jobs based in Vernon
0%of working residents work in town
31 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Vernon
City in Florida, United States
Vernon is a city in Washington County, Florida. The population was 732 at the 2020 census, up from 687 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Panama City—Panama City Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 4.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 43 ft
- ZIP code
- 32462
- Area code
- 850
Questions about Vernon
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Vernon, FL a good place to live?
Vernon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.