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Vernon County
  • County in Wisconsin
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Vernon County

    B minus
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Housing
      B
    3. Nightlife
      B+
    4. Good for Families
      B
    5. Diversity
      C
    6. Jobs
      B+
    7. Weather
      C
    8. Cost of Living
      B+
    9. Health & Fitness
      B
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    11. Commute
      B
    Vernon County is located in Wisconsin with a population of 30,719. In Vernon County, most residents own their homes. In Vernon County there are a lot of bars and parks. Many retirees live in Vernon County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Vernon County are above average.
    Population
    30,719
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $168,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $732
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      21%
    • Own
      79%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      134
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      26.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      241.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,541.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      53.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      37%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Vernon County

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $57,933
    National
    $69,021
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