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Population
97
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
517 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$57,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$625/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,313
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Tucked into the farmland of northern Marion County, Vernon is a quiet village with roots as a 19th-century railroad stop. Sitting right along U.S. 51, it offers a peaceful rural setting with an easy commute to nearby towns like Patoka and Vandalia. It is a low-key community surrounded by open fields, giving residents plenty of space while keeping them connected to the region's local jobs and energy industry.

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Rural FitA+98.3ratingLower FEMA County Wildfire Risk IndexA93.2ratingNearby Inpatient HospitalsA93.1rating

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