Vernon, Connecticut
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| Males: 13,951 |  (47.8%) |
| Females: 15,228 |  (52.2%) |
| Median resident age: |  40.2 years |
| Connecticut median age: |  39.2 years |
Zip codes: 06066.
| Vernon: | $66,543 |
| CT: | $71,346 |
Estimated per capita income in 2015: $37,719 (it was $25,150 in 2000)
Vernon town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2015: $215,074 (it was $131,100 in 2000)
| Vernon: | $215,074 |
| CT: | $270,900 |
Mean prices in 2015: All housing units: $275,468; Detached houses: $284,489; Townhouses or other attached units: $245,473; In 2-unit structures: $196,398; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $90,268; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $114,498; Mobile homes: $45,694
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Races in Vernon, CT (2010)
- 23,80481.6%White alone
- 1,9076.5%Hispanic
- 1,5545.3%Black alone
- 1,2454.3%Asian alone
- 5611.9%Two or more races
- 590.2%American Indian alone
- 400.1%Other race alone
- 90.03%Native Hawaiian and Other
Pacific Islander alone
Races in Vernon detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
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Vernon, CT City Guides:
Ancestries: Irish (18.8%), Italian (14.0%), English (12.7%), German (12.0%), French (11.6%), Polish (10.2%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Incorporated on 10/1808
Elevation: 350 feet
Land area: 17.7 square miles.
Population density: 1,646 people per square mile (low).
For population 25 years and over in Vernon:
- High school or higher: 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.8%
- Graduate or professional degree: 9.9%
- Unemployed: 2.9%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.9 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Vernon town:
- Never married: 27.4%
- Now married: 51.5%
- Separated: 1.4%
- Widowed: 7.1%
- Divorced: 12.5%
1,837 residents are foreign born (2.3% Asia, 1.9% Europe, 1.2% Latin America, 0.9% North America).
| This town: | 6.5% |
| Connecticut: | 10.9% |
According to our research of Connecticut and other state lists there were 39 registered sex offenders living in Vernon, Connecticut as of July 20, 2017.
The ratio of number of residents in Vernon to the number of sex offenders is 774 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Vernon town: | 2.0% ($2,678) |
| Connecticut: | 1.8% ($2,961) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, CT 
(5.2 miles , pop. 54,740).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (78.1 miles , pop. 589,141).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (100.3 miles , pop. 1,332,650).
Nearest cities: Rockville, CT (1.4 miles ),
South Windsor, CT (2.2 miles ),
Ellington, CT (2.2 miles ),
Bolton, CT (2.3 miles ),
Central Manchester, CT (2.3 miles ),
Manchester, CT (2.3 miles ),
Tolland, CT (2.4 miles ),
Broad Brook, CT (2.5 miles ).
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 1997: 28 buildings, average cost: $80,000
- 1998: 31 buildings, average cost: $109,500
- 1999: 60 buildings, average cost: $102,000
- 2000: 62 buildings, average cost: $87,700
- 2001: 55 buildings, average cost: $74,400
- 2002: 74 buildings, average cost: $80,800
- 2003: 56 buildings, average cost: $77,600
- 2004: 63 buildings, average cost: $78,500
- 2005: 57 buildings, average cost: $78,300
- 2006: 48 buildings, average cost: $78,400
- 2007: 38 buildings, average cost: $78,400
- 2008: 24 buildings, average cost: $123,600
- 2009: 23 buildings, average cost: $121,100
- 2010: 27 buildings, average cost: $120,800
- 2011: 8 buildings, average cost: $105,300
- 2012: 13 buildings, average cost: $152,800
- 2013: 11 buildings, average cost: $114,800
- 2014: 8 buildings, average cost: $110,600
Latitude: 41.84 N, Longitude: 72.47 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 860
| Crime rates in Vernon by Year | |||||||||||||
| Type | 2001 | 2002 | 2004 | 2005 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| per 100,000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.7 | 0.0 | 3.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rapes | 1 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 3 |
| per 100,000 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 23.8 | 40.9 | 13.4 | 16.8 | 16.6 | 16.2 | 23.9 | 17.1 | 27.5 | 34.3 | 10.3 |
| Robberies | 32 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| per 100,000 | 113.4 | 59.6 | 44.3 | 51.1 | 67.0 | 33.5 | 30.0 | 35.7 | 27.4 | 24.0 | 44.7 | 37.7 | 37.8 |
| Assaults | 18 | 22 | 13 | 20 | 35 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 34 | 26 | 12 | 15 |
| per 100,000 | 63.8 | 77.2 | 44.3 | 68.1 | 117.3 | 40.2 | 53.3 | 39.0 | 51.3 | 116.4 | 89.3 | 41.2 | 51.6 |
| Burglaries | 110 | 105 | 55 | 79 | 87 | 68 | 105 | 66 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 99 | 55 |
| per 100,000 | 389.7 | 368.2 | 187.2 | 269.0 | 291.5 | 228.1 | 349.6 | 214.4 | 229.2 | 222.5 | 219.9 | 339.5 | 189.1 |
| Theft | 638 | 631 | 248 | 243 | 206 | 235 | 244 | 190 | 206 | 237 | 186 | 200 | 273 |
| per 100,000 | 2,260.5 | 2,212.9 | 844.2 | 827.5 | 690.3 | 788.2 | 812.3 | 617.2 | 704.7 | 811.2 | 639.1 | 685.9 | 938.8 |
| Auto thefts | 41 | 46 | 55 | 63 | 38 | 28 | 27 | 18 | 33 | 9 | 16 | 32 | 31 |
| per 100,000 | 145.3 | 161.3 | 187.2 | 214.5 | 127.3 | 93.9 | 89.9 | 58.5 | 112.9 | 30.8 | 55.0 | 109.7 | 106.6 |
| Arson | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| per 100,000 | 21.3 | 7.0 | 6.8 | 27.2 | 16.8 | 3.4 | 23.3 | 39.0 | 3.4 | 6.8 | 10.3 | 6.9 | 3.4 |
| City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 282.0) | 183.3 | 164.4 | 103.0 | 130.7 | 125.9 | 86.5 | 103.8 | 75.9 | 90.9 | 94.6 | 98.6 | 107.0 | 89.2 |
City-data.com crime index counts serious crimes more heavily. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.
Crime rate in Vernon detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.65 |
| Connecticut average: | 2.21 |
Vernon, Connecticut accommodation & food services, waste management - Economy and Business Data
| Here: | 4.9% |
| Connecticut: | 5.1% |
Unemployment by year (%)
Historical population
Historical housing units
- Finance and insurance (10%)
- Construction (9%)
- Transportation equipment (8%)
- Accommodation and food services (6%)
- Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
- Educational services (5%)
- Public administration (5%)
- Health care (16%)
- Finance and insurance (14%)
- Educational services (12%)
- Accommodation and food services (6%)
- Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
- Public administration (4%)
- Food and beverage stores (4%)
- Computer specialists (6%)
- Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
- Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
- Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
- Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
- Cashiers (4%)
- Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
- Business operations specialists (4%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)
- Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)
Average climate in Vernon, Connecticut
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Vernon-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Connecticut state average. It is 18% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 10/3/1979, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.8 miles away from the Vernon town center killed 3 people and injured 500 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.
On 5/10/1954, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.4 miles away from the town center injured 2 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Vernon-area historical earthquake activity is near Connecticut state average. It is 89% smaller than the overall U.S. average.On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 174.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW, Depth: 6.8 mi) earthquake occurred 193.5 miles away from Vernon center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 122.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/22/1992 at 12:20:32, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 3.8 MS, 4.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 220.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 213.4 miles away from Vernon center
On 10/2/1994 at 11:27:22, a magnitude 3.7 (3.5 LG, 3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 36.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Tolland County (23) is a lot greater than the US average (13).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 11
Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Snowstorms: 5, Storms: 5, Blizzards: 3, Floods: 3, Snows: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Birthplace of: Bill Romanowski - Football player, Jim Penders - Baseball coach, Kevin Ridel - Alternative rock musician, Martin Gagne - College basketball player (Connecticut Huskies).
Main business address for: ALLIANCE BANCORP OF NEW ENGLAND INC (SAVINGS INSTITUTIONS, NOT FEDERALLY CHARTERED).
Hospitals and medical centers in Vernon:
Amtrak stations near Vernon:
- 10 miles: WINDSOR (41 CENTRAL ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
- 11 miles: WINDSOR LOCKS (S. MAIN ST. (RTE. 159)) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
- 13 miles: HARTFORD (1 UNION PLACE) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, snack bar, vending machines, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
Local government website: www.munic.state.ct.us/VERNON/vernon.htm
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Vernon:
- Manchester Community College (about 8 miles; Manchester, CT; Full-time enrollment: 4,667)
- Goodwin College (about 12 miles; East Hartford, CT; FT enrollment: 3,017)
- University of Connecticut (about 12 miles; Storrs, CT; FT enrollment: 22,037)
- Capital Community College (about 12 miles; Hartford, CT; FT enrollment: 2,609)
- University of Hartford (about 14 miles; West Hartford, CT; FT enrollment: 6,398)
- Trinity College (about 14 miles; Hartford, CT; FT enrollment: 2,355)
- Eastern Connecticut State University (about 16 miles; Willimantic, CT; FT enrollment: 4,985)
Public high school in Vernon:
Public elementary/middle schools in Vernon:
- VERNON CENTER MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 925, Location: 777 HARTFORD TURNPIKE, Grades: 6-8)
- CENTER ROAD SCHOOL (Students: 537, Location: 20 CENTER ROAD, Grades: PK-5)
- SKINNER ROAD SCHOOL (Students: 395, Location: 90 SKINNER ROAD, Grades: PK-5)
- LAKE STREET SCHOOL (Students: 326, Location: 201 LAKE STREET, Grades: PK-5)
Notable locations in Vernon: Town of Vernon Volunteer Fire Department Public Safety Building (A), Vernon Fire Marshal's Office (B), Town of Vernon Volunteer Fire Department Station 441 (C), Town of Vernon Volunteer Fire Department Station 541 (D), Town of Vernon Volunteer Fire Department Station 341 (E), Town of Vernon Volunteer Fire Department Station 241 (F), Town of Vernon Volunteer Fire Department Station 141 (G). Display/hide their locations on the map
Main business address in Vernon: ALLIANCE BANCORP OF NEW ENGLAND INC (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Cemeteries: Old Vernon Cemetery (1), Saint Bernards Cemetery (2), Southwest Cemetery (3), Grove Hill Cemetery (4), Elmwood Cemetery (5), Mount Hope Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and reservoirs: Tankerhoosen Lake (A), Dobsonville Pond (B), Paper Mill Pond (C), Bolton Lakes (D), Aldon Mill Pond (E), Dobsonville Pond (F), Upper Bolton Lake (G), Risley Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Ogden Brook (A), Railroad Brook (B), Clarks Brook (C), Gages Brook (D), Tankerhoosen River (E). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Vernon include: Valley Falls Park (1), Talcott Park (2), Henry Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2013 was 92.6. This is worse than average.
| City: | 92.6 |
| U.S.: | 74.7 |
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2013 was 0.253. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.4 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.253 |
| U.S.: | 0.293 |
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 11.5. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.4 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 11.5 |
| U.S.: | 6.4 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 1.02. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.4 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 1.02 |
| U.S.: | 1.91 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2013 was 27.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.4 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 27.4 |
| U.S.: | 32.0 |
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 12.3. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.4 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 12.3 |
| U.S.: | 20.0 |
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 7.68. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 9.4 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 7.68 |
| U.S.: | 9.35 |
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Vernon, CT
Average household size:
Percentage of family households:
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009: | This town: | 2.2 people |
| Connecticut: | 2.5 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 56.7% |
| Whole state: | 66.3% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 9.2% |
| Whole state: | 6.6% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
- Gay men: 0.3% of all households
| This town: | 5.9% |
| Whole state: | 7.9% |
| This town: | 3.4% |
| Whole state: | 3.9% |
People in group quarters in Vernon in 2010:
- 254 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
- 66 people in group homes intended for adults
- 25 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
- 20 people in other noninstitutional facilities
People in group quarters in Vernon in 2000:
- 244 people in nursing homes
- 67 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
- 15 people in homes for the mentally ill
- 8 people in homes for abused, dependent, and neglected children
- 6 people in religious group quarters
- 3 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
Banks with branches in Vernon (2011 data):
- People's United Bank: Talcotville Stop & Shop Branch at 50 Windsorville Rd, branch established on 2010/12/03; Vernon Stop And Shop Branch at 10 Pitkin Road, branch established on 1997/10/09. Info updated 2012/02/16: Bank assets: $27,319.3 mil, Deposits: $20,835.4 mil, headquarters in Bridgeport, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 374 total offices
- Rockville Bank: Vernon Circle Branch at Route 83 And Pitkin Street, branch established on 1979/06/01; Lafayette Branch at 20 Hyde Avenue, branch established on 1975/10/15. Info updated 2011/12/05: Bank assets: $1,748.3 mil, Deposits: $1,413.1 mil, headquarters in Vernon Rockville, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 22 total offices, Holding Company: Rockville Financial, Inc.
- Bank of America, National Association: Vernon Circle Branch at Vernon Circle & 243 Htfd Turnpike, branch established on 1962/05/01. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
- Webster Bank, National Association: Vernon Branch at 475 Talcottville Road, branch established on 1988/12/15. Info updated 2008/12/23: Bank assets: $18,674.3 mil, Deposits: $13,861.5 mil, headquarters in Waterbury, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 167 total offices, Holding Company: Webster Financial Corporation
- The Connecticut Bank and Trust Company: Vernon Branch at 435 Hartford Turnpike, branch established on 2005/11/09. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $280.5 mil, Deposits: $220.0 mil, headquarters in Hartford, CT, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 8 total offices
- Sovereign Bank, National Association: Vernon Shaws Branch at 560 Talcotville Rd, branch established on 1995/11/12. Info updated 2012/01/31: Bank assets: $78,146.9 mil, Deposits: $48,042.9 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 718 total offices, Holding Company: Banco Santander, S.A.
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 11.4 |
| Connecticut average: | 12.8 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Vernon town (based on Tolland County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 43,500 | 14 |
| Mainline Protestant | 11,178 | 38 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 4,069 | 27 |
| Other | 1,302 | 8 |
| Orthodox | 100 | 1 |
| None | 92,542 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 20
| Tolland County: | 1.36 / 10,000 pop. |
| Connecticut: | 2.21 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 17
| Tolland County: | 1.15 / 10,000 pop. |
| Connecticut: | 1.02 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 33
| Tolland County: | 2.24 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 2.27 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 97
| Here: | 6.57 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 9.19 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| This county: | 6.2% |
| Connecticut: | 7.3% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Tolland County: | 21.1% |
| Connecticut: | 21.5% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| This county: | 12.9% |
| State: | 15.8% |
6.40% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($47,608 average adjusted gross income)
| Here: | 6.40% |
| Connecticut average: | 4.33% |
0.05% of residents moved from foreign countries ($464 average AGI)
Tolland County: 0.05% Connecticut average: 0.06%
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2010 and 2011:
| from Hartford County, CT | 3.06% ($49,038 average AGI) |
| from Windham County, CT | 0.56% ($39,210) |
| from New London County, CT | 0.26% ($41,486) |
7.12% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($46,894 average adjusted gross income)
| Here: | 7.12% |
| Connecticut average: | 4.84% |
0.08% of residents moved to foreign countries ($204 average AGI)
Tolland County: 0.08% Connecticut average: 0.10%
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2010 and 2011:
| to Hartford County, CT | 2.89% ($42,466 average AGI) |
| to Windham County, CT | 0.58% ($35,518) |
| to New London County, CT | 0.29% ($48,854) |
Strongest AM radio stations in Vernon:
- WCTF (1170 AM; daytime; 1 kW; VERNON, CT; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
- WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
- WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
- WDRC (1360 AM; 5 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
- WNEZ (1230 AM; 1 kW; MANCHESTER, CT; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF MANCHESTER LICENSEE LLC)
- WDZK (1550 AM; 5 kW; BLOOMFIELD, CT; Owner: ABC, INC.)
- WLAT (910 AM; 5 kW; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW BRITAIN LICENSEE, LLC)
- WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
- WHYN (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WACE (730 AM; 5 kW; CHICOPEE, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORP.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Vernon:
- WRCH (100.5 FM; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
- WHUS (91.7 FM; STORRS, CT; Owner: THE BD. OF TRUSTEES, THE UNIV. OF CT)
- WTIC-FM (96.5 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
- WWUH (91.3 FM; WEST HARTFORD, CT; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD)
- WCCC-FM (106.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: MARLIN BROADCASTING, LLC)
- W258AC (99.5 FM; STORRS, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC)
- WAQY (102.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
- WILI-FM (98.3 FM; WILLIMANTIC, CT; Owner: NUTMEG BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WHYN-FM (93.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WWYZ (92.5 FM; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WKSS (95.7 FM; HARTFORD-MERIDEN, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WZMX (93.7 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
- WHCN (105.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WMRQ (104.1 FM; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WRNX (100.9 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS RADIO COMPANY)
- WPKT (90.5 FM; MERIDEN, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC)
- WDRC-FM (102.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WPKX (97.9 FM; ENFIELD, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WECS (90.1 FM; WILLIMANTIC, CT; Owner: EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE COLLEGE)
- WKCI-FM (101.3 FM; HAMDEN, CT; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Vernon:
- WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
- W11BJ (Channel 11; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT LLC)
- WUVN (Channel 18; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
- WTXX (Channel 20; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: WTXX INC.)
- WVIT (Channel 30; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC)
- WEDH (Channel 24; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WYDN (Channel 48; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC TV CORPORATION)
- WFSB (Channel 3; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
- WHTX-LP (Channel 10; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
- WRDM-LP (Channel 13; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ZGS HARTFORD, INC.)
- WHPX (Channel 26; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: PAXSON HARTFORD LICENSE, INC.)
- WMLD-LP (Channel 6; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: HARVARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WPXQ (Channel 69; BLOCK ISLAND, RI; Owner: OCEAN STATE TELEVISION, L.L.C.)
- WHCT-LP (Channel 38; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: VENTURE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC)
- WWLP (Channel 22; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WWLP BROADCASTING, LLC)
- WTNH (Channel 8; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WCTX (Channel 59; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WEDY (Channel 65; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WEDN (Channel 53; NORWICH, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
- W67DF (Channel 67; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 45Number of bridges
- 274m899ftTotal length
- $64,000Total costs
- 1,025,112Total average daily traffic
- 118,792Total average daily truck traffic
- 2Before 1900
- 11900-1909
- 11920-1929
- 51930-1939
- 21950-1959
- 11960-1969
- 81970-1979
- 181980-1989
- 31990-1999
- 22000-2009
- 22010-2015
FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
1- 269 Box Mountain Dr (Lat: 41.813056 Lon: -72.454722), Type: 59.0, Overall height: 55.3 m, Registrant: 8606466278, , 277 BROAD ST
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:
3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Vernon, CT)FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:
8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)FCC Registered Paging Towers:
1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
101 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Vernon)FAA Registered Aircraft:
4- Aircraft: CESSNA 172G (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 1342F , Serial Number: 17254837, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 07/07/1966
Registrant (Co-Owned): Bryan A Woods, 11 Discovery Rd, Vernon, CT 06066, Other Owners: Linda M Woods - Aircraft: CESSNA 150H (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 22060 , Serial Number: 15068036, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 02/28/1968
Registrant (Individual): George R Ii Janssen, 695 Bolton Rd, Vernon, CT 06066 - Aircraft: BEECH V35B (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 2289L , Serial Number: D-9949, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 10/05/1976
Registrant (Individual): William M Foley, 75 Hockanum Blvd Unit 621, Vernon, CT 06066 - Aircraft: ERCOUPE 415-C (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 2845H , Serial Number: 3470, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 07/17/1956
Registrant (Individual): Frederick Myron Goff, 130 Tracy Dr, Vernon, CT 06066
Drinking water stations with addresses in Vernon and their reported violations in the past:
VERNON VILLAGE INC. (Population served: 430, Groundwater):Past monitoring violations:CHELSEA COMMON CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION (Population served: 126, Groundwater):
- Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2005 and JUN-2005, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-19-2005), St Compliance achieved (OCT-25-2005)
Past monitoring violations:KNOB HILL CONDOMINIUMS (Population served: 66, Groundwater):
- 3 regular monitoring violations
Past health violations:Past monitoring violations:
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-10-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-10-2007), St Public Notif received (JAN-28-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAR-31-2008)
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-26-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-26-2006), St Public Notif received (MAR-08-2007), St Compliance achieved (MAR-31-2008)
- One minor monitoring violation
2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
- Fire: 95
- Hazardous Condition: 98
- Service Call: 15
- Good Intent Call: 7
Incident types - Vernon
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
- Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (61%)
- Utility gas (26%)
- Electricity (11%)
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
| Businesses in Vernon, CT | ||||
| Name | Count | Name | Count | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Eleven | 1 | Hyundai | 1 | |
| ALDI | 1 | Jones New York | 2 | |
| AT&T | 1 | Kmart | 1 | |
| Ace Hardware | 1 | McDonald's | 2 | |
| Advance Auto Parts | 1 | Motel 6 | 1 | |
| AutoZone | 1 | Nike | 1 | |
| Burger King | 2 | Payless | 1 | |
| CVS | 1 | Pizza Hut | 1 | |
| Comfort Inn | 1 | RadioShack | 1 | |
| Dennys | 1 | Sears | 1 | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 | Staples | 1 | |
| DressBarn | 1 | Stop & Shop | 1 | |
| Dressbarn | 1 | Subaru | 1 | |
| FedEx | 1 | T-Mobile | 1 | |
| Firestone Complete Auto Care | 1 | T.J.Maxx | 1 | |
| GNC | 1 | The Room Place | 1 | |
| H&R Block | 1 | Toys"R"Us | 1 | |
| Holiday Inn | 1 | UPS | 1 | |
| Howard Johnson | 1 | Volkswagen | 1 | |
Vernon compared to Connecticut state average:
- Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
- Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
- House age significantly below state average.
Vernon on our top lists:
- #51 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Printing workers (population 5,000+)"
- #65 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: Transportation equipment (population 5,000+)"
- #72 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: Furniture and home furnishing merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
- #80 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (population 5,000+)"
- #8 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
- #10 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop 50,000+)"
- #19 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the best general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
- #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
- #44 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that exercised in the past month"
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