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North Vernon, Indiana

Introduction to North Vernon, Indiana

North Vernon, Indiana is 49 miles E of Bloomington, Indiana and 52 miles N of Louisville, Kentucky. There are 6,515 residents in the city.

North Vernon History

North Vernon is located in Jennings County, which was established in 1817. It was named in honor of Jonathon Jennings, the first Governor of Indiana. The city of North Vernon traces its roots to 1882. The development of the city began when a plot of land was bought so it could be turned into a fairground. With the arrival of railroads and industry, the community developed into a city rapidly.

North Vernon and nearby Attractions

  • Muscatatuck Park
  • Jefferson County Historical Society Museum
  • Brush Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
  • Crosley State Fish and Wildlife Area
  • Lanier Mansion State Historic Site

Things To Do In North Vernon

The Brush Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area, and the Crosley State Fish and Wildlife Area are some popular local recreational spots. Those interested in history can visit museums like the Lanier Mansion State Historic Site and the Jefferson County Historical Society Museum. Muscatatuck Park provides opportunities for swimming, biking, hiking, picnicking, boating and camping.

North Vernon Transportation

Flights are available from Louisville International Airport.

North Vernon Higher Education

Local colleges and universities include Indiana University-Southeast, Jefferson Community College, Sullivan University, Bellarmine University and the University of Louisville.

High Points

North Vernon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 11%North Vernon Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%North Vernon Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of North Vernon, IN

Comparing North Vernon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Senior Citizens66
Well-Paid Single Women68
Well-Paid Single Men45
Age of the Population33
Racial Diversity38
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income44
People in Middle Class or Better33
College Educated Adults27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use59
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built69

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55

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