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Vernon, Wisconsin

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Population in 2022: 7,443 (39% urban, 61% rural).
Population change since 2000: +3.0%
 
Males: 3,781  (50.8%)
Females: 3,662  (49.2%)
Median resident age:

50.5 years
Wisconsin median age:

40.4 years

Zip codes: 53149.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $121,890 (it was $71,366 in 2000)
Vernon:

$121,890
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $54,957 (it was $26,019 in 2000)

Vernon town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $424,067 (it was $180,500 in 2000)
Vernon:

$424,067
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $434,658; detached houses: $448,466; townhouses or other attached units: $343,597; in 2-unit structures: $427,335; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $282,400; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $335,677; mobile homes: $88,572

Median gross rent in 2022: $976.

March 2022 cost of living index in Vernon: 90.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.5%
(2.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 26.4% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Vernon, WI (2022)
    • 6,75489.6%White alone
    • 2483.3%Hispanic
    • 1972.6%Other race alone
    • 1461.9%Two or more races
    • 1001.3%Black alone
    • 450.6%Asian alone
    • 60.08%American Indian alone

Races in Vernon detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (49.0%), Polish (9.2%), American (6.4%), European (5.3%), Irish (4.2%), English (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 890 feet

Land area: 32.2 square miles.

Population density: 231 people per square mile   (very low).

Vernon, Wisconsin map

103 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.4%
Wisconsin:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,547 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,851 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waukesha, WI (8.2 miles , pop. 64,825).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (18.4 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (78.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Big Bend, WI (1.3 miles ),
Mukwonago, WI (2.2 miles ),
Tichigan, WI (2.2 miles ),
Waterford North, WI (2.5 miles ),
Muskego, WI (2.5 miles ),
Wind Lake, WI (2.6 miles ),
Potter Lake, WI (2.7 miles ),
Norway, WI (2.7 miles )

Latitude: 42.89 N, Longitude: 88.25 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 262

Distribution of median household income in Vernon, WI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Vernon, WI in 2022
Vernon satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 12 buildings, average cost: $539,200
  • 2021: 5 buildings, average cost: $449,600
  • 2020: 5 buildings, average cost: $469,200
  • 2019: 5 buildings, average cost: $371,000
  • 2018: 12 buildings, average cost: $326,200
  • 2017: 9 buildings, average cost: $538,600
  • 2016: 9 buildings, average cost: $523,400
  • 2015: 5 buildings, average cost: $461,200
  • 2012: 6 buildings, average cost: $361,200
  • 2011: 9 buildings, average cost: $344,400
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $437,100
  • 2009: 5 buildings, average cost: $281,000
  • 2008: 15 buildings, average cost: $349,100
  • 2007: 16 buildings, average cost: $290,000
  • 2006: 13 buildings, average cost: $297,100
  • 2005: 30 buildings, average cost: $276,900
  • 2004: 44 buildings, average cost: $267,300
  • 2003: 21 buildings, average cost: $245,900
  • 2002: 37 buildings, average cost: $268,400
  • 2001: 41 buildings, average cost: $283,600
  • 2000: 43 buildings, average cost: $229,300
  • 1999: 45 buildings, average cost: $183,800
  • 1998: 31 buildings, average cost: $175,600
  • 1997: 43 buildings, average cost: $163,900
Number of permits per 10,000 Vernon, WI residents
Average permit cost in Vernon, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Historical population in Vernon, WI
Historical housing units in Vernon, WI
Most common industries in Vernon, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.6%)
  • Construction (10.2%)
  • Educational services (7.2%)
  • Machinery (5.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.3%)
  • Machinery (8.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.2%)
  • Educational services (4.0%)
  • Health care (3.9%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.0%)
  • Educational services (10.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.5%)
Most common occupations in Vernon, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.7%)
  • Carpenters (4.4%)
  • Electricians (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Registered nurses (5.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)

Average climate in Vernon, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Vernon, Wisconsin average temperatures Vernon, Wisconsin average precipitation Vernon, Wisconsin humidity Vernon, Wisconsin wind speed Vernon, Wisconsin snowfall Vernon, Wisconsin sunshine Vernon, Wisconsin clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 57.3. This is better than average.

City:

57.3
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2006 was 0.354. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.354
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 5.20. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.20
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.915. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.915
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2020 was 15.0. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 8.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

15.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2020 was 7.78. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.78
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2006 was 0.0169. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 8.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0169
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Vernon-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 36% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/27/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.8 miles away from the Vernon town center killed one person and injured 14 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/5/1977, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.6 miles away from the town center injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Vernon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 19% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 307.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 104.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 282.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 307.7 miles away from the city center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 65.1 miles away from Vernon center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 150.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Waukesha County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 11, Floods: 9, Tornadoes: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Vernon topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Vernon:

  • HANNAH HOME HLTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; MUKWONAGO, WI)
  • PURITY DIALYSIS - MUKWONAGO (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; MUKWONAGO, WI)
  • PURITY DIALYSIS - WAUKESHA SOUTH (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; WAUKESHA, WI)
  • WAUKESHA SPRINGS HLTH REHAB (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; WAUKESHA, WI)
  • ROLLAND NELSON MEMORIAL HOSPICE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; WAUKESHA, WI)
  • WAUKESHA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; WAUKESHA, WI)
  • PURITY DIALYSIS - WAUKESHA (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; WAUKESHA, WI)

Amtrak station near Vernon:

  • 20 miles: MILWAUKEE (433 W. ST. PAUL AVE.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Vernon:

  • Carroll University (about 8 miles; Waukesha, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,313)
  • Waukesha County Technical College (about 13 miles; Pewaukee, WI; FT enrollment: 4,415)
  • Marquette University (about 20 miles; Milwaukee, WI; FT enrollment: 9,844)
  • Milwaukee Area Technical College (about 20 miles; Milwaukee, WI; FT enrollment: 13,156)
  • Milwaukee School of Engineering (about 21 miles; Milwaukee, WI; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (about 23 miles; Milwaukee, WI; FT enrollment: 24,196)
  • Cardinal Stritch University (about 25 miles; Milwaukee, WI; FT enrollment: 3,595)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Vernon: Vernon Station (A), Big Bend - Vernon Fire Department Station 2 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Vernon: Vernon Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Rural Home Cemetery (1), Vernon Center Cemetery (2), Vernon Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery (3), Vernon Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery (4), Vernon United Presbyterian Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: 0.3 Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Pebble Brook (A), Mukwonago River (B), Mill Brook (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Vernon: Martin's Woods State Natural Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: MRA-The Management Association- Inc (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; N19 W24400 Riverwood Drive) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Birthplace of: Glenn Robert Davis - Politician, Fred Haefliger - Soilder, Nick Pearson - Olympic speed skater.

Waukesha County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.7 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

84.5%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.1%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
45 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional) in 2010
14 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional) in 2010
76 people in residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Vernon:

Marital status in Vernon, WI
  • Never married: 22.8%
  • Now married: 65.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 4.6%

For population 25 years and over in Vernon:

  • High school or higher: 98.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 40.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.2%
  • Unemployed: 3.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.3
Wisconsin average:

10.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Vernon
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Vernon, WI (based on Waukesha County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic115,00828
Evangelical Protestant71,237128
Mainline Protestant38,65487
Other9,84029
None155,152-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 57
Waukesha County:

1.51 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Waukesha County:

0.03 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Waukesha County:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 106
This county:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 283
Waukesha County:

7.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

6.7%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Waukesha County:

26.8%
State:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.2%
State:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Vernon:

  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAUK (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; WAUKESHA, WI; Owner: WALT-WEST WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WOKY (920 AM; 5 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEMP (1250 AM; 5 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MILWAUKEE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WKSH (1640 AM; 10 kW; SUSSEX, WI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WMCS (1290 AM; 5 kW; GREENFIELD, WI; Owner: MILWAUKEE RADIO ALLIANCE, LLC)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Vernon:

  • WFZH (105.3 FM; MUKWONAGO, WI; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHAD (90.7 FM; DELAFIELD, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WVCY-FM (107.7 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • WMYX-FM (99.1 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MILWAUKEE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WKKV-FM (100.7 FM; RACINE, WI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJZI (93.3 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: MILWAUKEE RADIO ALLIANCE, LLC)
  • WMIL-FM (106.1 FM; WAUKESHA, WI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKTI-FM (94.5 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WLTQ (97.3 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WUWM (89.7 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • WXSS (103.7 FM; WAUWATOSA, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MILWAUKEE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WKLH (96.5 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: LAKEFRONT COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WMWK (88.1 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WLUM-FM (102.1 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: MILWAUKEE RADIO ALLIANCE, LLC)
  • WRIT-FM (95.7 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLZR (102.9 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: LAKEFRONT COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WJMR-FM (98.3 FM; MENOMONEE FALLS, WI; Owner: LAKEFRONT COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WEZY (92.1 FM; RACINE, WI; Owner: RACINE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WFMR (106.9 FM; BROOKFIELD, WI; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF MILWAUKEE, LLC)
  • WEXT (104.7 FM; STURTEVANT, WI; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Vernon:

  • WTAS-LP (Channel 43; WAUKESHA, WI; Owner: WAUKESHA TOWER ASSOCIATES)
  • WDJT-TV (Channel 58; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: WDJT-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WISN-TV (Channel 12; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: WISN HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
  • WPXE (Channel 55; KENOSHA, WI; Owner: PAXSON MILWAUKEE LICENSE, INC.)
  • WMVS (Channel 10; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD)
  • WMVT (Channel 36; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD)
  • WCGV-TV (Channel 24; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: WCGV LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WJJA (Channel 49; RACINE, WI; Owner: TV-49, INC.)
  • WMLW-CA (Channel 46; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CHANNEL 41 AND 63 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W63CU (Channel 63; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CHANNEL 41 AND 63 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVTV (Channel 18; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: WVTV LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WTMJ-TV (Channel 4; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WVCY-TV (Channel 30; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • WMKE-CA (Channel 7; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: KM LPTV OF MILWAUKEE, L.L.C.)
  • WITI (Channel 6; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: WITI LICENSE,INC.)
  • W64CQ (Channel 64; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WWRS-TV (Channel 52; MAYVILLE, WI; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • W34CK (Channel 34; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: FIRST UNITED, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 30Number of bridges
  • 295ft / 90.2mTotal length
  • $1,635,000Total costs
  • 404,120Total average daily traffic
  • 38,737Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Vernon, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 91960-1969
  • 161970-1979
  • 52010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Vernon, WI

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Vernon)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • S74 W25755 Hi Lo Drive (Lat: 42.904722 Lon: -88.262861), Overall height: 33.8 m, Call Sign: KNKI690,
    Assigned Frequencies: 931.337 MHz, Grant Date: 12/27/2019, Expiration Date: 11/08/2029, Certifier: J. Roy Pottle, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street, N.W., Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: WD8RVZ, Licensee ID: L00167216, Grant Date: 06/28/2018, Expiration Date: 07/16/2028, Certifier: Gary W Stolzenburg, Registrant: Gary W Stolzenburg, S 73 W22240 John Drive, Vernon, WI 53150-9675

  • Call Sign: KC9HVC, Licensee ID: L01028830, Grant Date: 06/23/2005, Expiration Date: 06/23/2015, Cancellation Date: 07/12/2005, Certifier: David R Willow, Registrant: David R Willow, 7835 Cariban Ct, Vernon, WI 53593-9616


2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 15. The highest number of reported fires - 40 took place in 2013, and the least - 1 in 2005. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Vernon, WI When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (53.1%), and Outside Fires (31.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Vernon, WI
    • 12053.1%Structure Fires
    • 7031.0%Outside Fires
    • 2711.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 94.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Vernon, WI
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Vernon, WI
  • 89.4%Utility gas
  • 3.1%Electricity
  • 2.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.2%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Vernon, WI
  • 30.3%Electricity
  • 29.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 23.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 16.8%Utility gas


Vernon compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Vernon on our top lists:

  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: electricians (population 5,000+)"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: machinery (population 5,000+)"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children (population 1,000+)"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: electrical equipment, appliances, and components (population 5,000+)"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: electrical and electronic goods merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: printing and related support activities (population 5,000+)"
  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: farmers and farm managers (population 5,000+)"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: motor vehicle operators except bus and truck drivers (population 5,000+)"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: beverage and tobacco products (population 5,000+)"
  • #47 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: assemblers and fabricators (population 5,000+)"
  • #47 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: printing and related support activities (population 5,000+)"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: furniture and home furnishing merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: miscellaneous manufacturing (population 5,000+)"
  • #51 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: alcoholic beverages merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: machinery (population 5,000+)"
  • #63 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: printing workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #63 on the list of "Top 100 low-educated but high-earning cities (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: leather and allied products (population 5,000+)"
  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: metal and metal products (population 5,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from foreign countries between 2010 and 2011"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
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