Why visit Vernon
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Vernon Plaza and Red River Valley Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Vernon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Vernon
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.
From the Wikipedia article Vernon, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks7
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes12
Toro Japanese
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.0 mi
3108 US Highway 287 West
Tu-Su 11:00-14:30,16:30-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-14:30,16:30-21:30
Vetoni's Italian Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza, Pasta · 1.2 mi
4201 College Drive, Vernon
Su,Mo,We,Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 11:00-01:00
History
The original town was called Eagle Springs by the indigenous community as early as 1858. After the American Civil War, more settlers began moving into the area, and in 1880, they applied for a post office as Eagle Flat. However, the U.S. Post Office rejected the name, saying too many Texas towns were already called Eagle something. The town then chose the name Vernon, after George Washington's home, Mount Vernon.
From the History section of Vernon, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship17
First United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist
3029 Wilbarger Street, Vernon
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Healthcare4
Map of Vernon
77 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 29°F | 1.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 31°F | 1.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 41°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 48°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 60°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 93°F | 69°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 97°F | 73°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 72°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 64°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 51°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 39°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 31°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Vernon (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Wilbarger County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-02-09: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-07-01: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Frederick Regional Airport (FDR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 miles away.
- Electra 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Quanah 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
- Altus 35 mi north, about 57 min by car
- Iowa Park 38 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Seymour 38 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Burkburnett 42 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Wichita Falls 47 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lakeside City 49 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Hollis 51 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Mangum 52 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Vernon, TX City Hall Picture 2207, Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Red River Valley Museum, Vernon, TX Picture 2202, Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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