Vernonia, Oregon

Population 2,150

Vernonia is located in Columbia County, OR. The population is 2,150, making Vernonia the 7th largest city in Columbia County.

There are 3 public schools in Vernonia with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Vernonia is very low , and there are 4 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Vernonia is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Vernonia property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Vernonia include Warren, Scappoose and Clatskanie.

Vernonia Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 12.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 73%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.3%

Crime Rate

84.14% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 87
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 87
  • Property Crime: 306
  • Larceny Theft: 219

Registered Offenders

27.21% Higher than national avg.
  • 4 offenders in Vernonia
  • 18.60 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

33 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 5
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 28

Unemployment

Very High 4.9%
  • Oregon unemployment average: 4.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Vernonia, OR and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Vernonia's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Vernonia, OR

Property Reports view all

4 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Vernonia, OR issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Vernonia, OR issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,130
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,200
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,390
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,980
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,400

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Environmental Hazards

33 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (142/152)
    Vernonia, OR has 93.42% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Vernonia, OR is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.68 Average
    Vernonia, OR is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 38.6°
  • February 41.63°
  • March 44.58°
  • April 48.38°
  • May 55.23°
  • June 60.1°
  • July 66.9°
  • August 67.16°
  • September 61.72°
  • October 52.2°
  • November 44.3°
  • December 37.36°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Vernonia, OR

Earthquakes
Vernonia, OR has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Vernonia, OR has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Vernonia, OR has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Vernonia, OR has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Vernonia, OR: $52,422

Unemployment

Unemployment in Vernonia is 4.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 53.25%
White Collar - 46.75%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Kate Brown
  • Sen. Jeff Merkley
  • Sen. Ron Wyden

City Representatives

  • Suzanne Bonamici

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

2 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Vernonia, OR

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Vernonia, OR
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