Vernon County , Missouri
Population: 19,713 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $54,519 Home $136,700 Rent $722/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 19,713 residents, Vernon County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Missouri and neighboring counties alike.
$54,519
Median Income
household
$136,700
Home Value
median
$722/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $54,519 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,360 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.0% |
| Median Home Value | $136,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $722/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 72.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.4% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 19,713 |
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 18.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.1%
Obesity
11.5%
Diabetes
21.4%
Smoking
40.5%
High Blood Pressure
34.4%
No Physical Activity
26.6%
Depression
37.9%
Insufficient Sleep
75.7%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 46.0 · 46th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
51.30
🌀 Hurricane
31.04
🔥 Wildfire
24.52
❄️ Winter Storm
56.30
🌍 Earthquake
52.45
☀️ Drought
94.72
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