The Town FilesNorth Vernon, Indiana
City in Jennings County · population 6,608 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $128,600
- Household income
- $51,429
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 37.9
North Vernon is a city of 6,608 people in Jennings County, Indiana. The median home is worth $128,600, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for cycling than 81% of Indiana towns.
How North Vernon ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in North Vernon is worth $128,600, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $51,429, which is more affordable than 52% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $938 a month. 58.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Vernon | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $128,600 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $938 | $888 |
| Median household income | $51,429 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 58.9% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in North Vernon
| People | North Vernon | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.7% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 22.8 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in North Vernon
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 23.3°F. About 49.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.2 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 102 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Vernon since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 25, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on September 15, 1956.
Severe weather in Jennings County since 1996
Jennings County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| June 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1997: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And |
Jobs and pay in Jennings County
Jennings County had 8,132 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,033 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in North Vernon itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Public schools in North Vernon
5 public schools with 3,078 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings County High School | 9-12 | 1,174 | 16.3 |
| Jennings County Middle School | 7-8 | 620 | 14.1 |
| North Vernon Elementary School | PK-6 | 593 | 14.8 |
| Sand Creek Elementary School | PK-6 | 398 | 13.7 |
| Brush Creek Elementary School | K-6 | 293 | 14.7 |
Towns near North Vernon
- Country Squire Lakes, IN3.4 mi · 3,558 people · home $26,600
- Seymour, IN14.7 mi · 21,569 people · home $162,800
- Columbus, IN20.5 mi · 50,474 people · home $244,200
- Austin, IN21.3 mi · 4,064 people · home $86,200
- Madison, IN21.7 mi · 12,357 people · home $203,100
- Hanover, IN23.0 mi · 3,743 people · home $138,700
- Greensburg, IN24.2 mi · 12,312 people · home $191,400
- Scottsburg, IN24.3 mi · 7,345 people · home $146,200
North Vernon questions
Is North Vernon, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Vernon scores better for retirees than 35% of Indiana towns and quieter than 31%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.9).
How much does a house cost in North Vernon?
The median owner-occupied home in North Vernon is valued at $128,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,429, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $938 a month.
What is the weather like in North Vernon?
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 23.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.3 inches of precipitation a year and 17.2 inches of snow.
Does North Vernon get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Vernon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1974. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)