VernonTexas
Vernon is a city and the county seat of Wilbarger County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Vernon had a population of 10,078..
Intro: Wikipedia
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.
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
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Red River Valley Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Vernon
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.