About Vernon County

Vernon is a county in the Kansas City Metropolitan area. It has a population of 19,777 and a population density of 25, which is 73% below the national average. It has a median age of 42, which is 5 years above the Kansas City Metro median age and 3 years above the national average.


Vernon County has a median home value of $140,062, which is 53% below the Metro average.The average rent of $846 is 38% below the metro average rent and 60% below the national average rent The average household income in Vernon County is $53,318 , which is 33% below the Metro average household income and 31% below the national average of household income.

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$140,062Median Home Value
$296,143 Kansas City Metro Area
$846Median Rent
$1,355 Kansas City Metro Area
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Vernon County's population is made up of 51% married, 26% single, 15% divorced and 9% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 40%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 27%. Homeowners make up 71% of the population in Vernon County.

19,777Population
2,219,865 Kansas City Metro Area
25Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
42 Median Age
37 Kansas City Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Vernon County is $26,515. The Median Household Income is $53,318

$26,515Income Per Capita
$43,678 Kansas City Metro Area
$53,318Median Household Income
$79,842 Kansas City Metro Area
18% Poverty Rate
9% Kansas City Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
3% Kansas City Metro Area
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Amenities in Vernon County
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$140,062Median Home Value
$296,143 Kansas City Metro Area
$846Median Rent
$1,355 Kansas City Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Kansas City Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
29%
Home Owners
71%
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315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
717
Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Metz crime index is 40 which is lower than the national average.

40
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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