Vernon, Texas

About Vernon

Vernon is a close-knit town in northwestern Texas, home to 9,728 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Vernon is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.89 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,233 residents per square mile.

📰 Vernon News Today

• Google files for two data centers in Vernon, Texas Data Center Dynamics · Jul 20
• From hardwood to city hall: Mount Vernon elects former NBA center Greg Ostertag as mayor KLTV.com · May 2
• Kimberley Nice Obituary (2026) - Vernon, TX - Sullivan Funeral Home - Vernon Legacy obituary · Aug 12
• Barbara Jean (Williamson) Cunningham Obituary | Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home | Mount Vernon, TX Tribute Archive · Aug 13
• Billy Crowson Obituary Jun 9, 2026 - Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home · Jun 9

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Vernon Unique

• One of 13 places in the US named Vernon — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northwestern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,728.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Vernon

• Huddle House — american
• Toro Japanese — japanese
• Bradford's Fish Haus
• Brown Cow — mexican
• Humble Texan Coffee (café)
• Vetoni's Italian Restaurant & Bar — italian

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Red River Valley Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Vernon

• Allingham Park reviews ★
• Christine Lyday Park reviews ★
• D.L. Green Park reviews ★
• Sunshine Park reviews ★
• Vernon City Park / Orbison Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Vernon

• NORTH TEXAS STATE HOSPITAL - AFP - VERNON
• NORTHSIDE SCHOOL
• T G MCCORD EL
• VERNON EL
• VERNON H S
• VERNON ISD OPPORTUNITY CENTER
• VERNON MIDDLE

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Wilbarger General Hospital · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Vernon

🏘️ Nearby Communities