Vernon township, Minnesota
Vernon township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Vernon township is a geographic entity located in Dodge County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 659. The land area covers 36.09 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 659 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.4 yrs | ±2.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 268 | ±40 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 291 | ±50 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 268 | ±40 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 23 | ±27 |
| Median Home Value | $370,800 | ±$32,869 |
| Median Gross Rent | $884 | ±$439 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $101,111 | ±$14,744 |
| Per Capita Income | $47,860 | ±$5,187 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% | ±5.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 44 | ±40 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | ±3.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 369 | ±62 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.2% | ±17% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF VERNON
GUS Population: 660 (2024)
ID: 106999
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIR
73067 250TH AVE, HAYFIELD MN 55940
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GUS Population: 21,242 (2024)
ID: 204732
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
721 MAIN ST N, DEPT 31, MANTORVILLE MN 55955
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | ROCHESTER, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | STEWARTVILLE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ROCHESTER, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | STEWARTVILLE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ROCHESTER, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | BYRON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BYRON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | BYRON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BYRON, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | ROCHESTER, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
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College | 16.3 mi away | 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN, 55905 |
5072843208
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KASSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 607 FIRST STREET NW, KASSON, MN, 55944 |
(507) 634-7615
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University of Minnesota-Rochester
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College | 16.4 mi away | 111 South Broadway, Suite 300, Rochester, MN, 55904 |
8772804699
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DODGE CENTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 13 1ST AVENUE NW, DODGE CENTER, MN, 55927 |
(507) 374-2275
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Nova Academy of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 17.6 mi away | 5979 Bandel Road, Rochester, MN, 55901 |
5072806910
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BROWNSDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 103 E MAIN ST, BROWNSDALE, MN, 55918 |
(507) 567-9951
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Rochester Community and Technical College
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College | 17.9 mi away | 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN, 55904-4999 |
5072857245
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STEWARTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 110 2ND STREET SE, STEWARTVILLE, MN, 55976 |
(507) 533-4902
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Riverland Community College
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College | 19.6 mi away | 1900 8th Ave NW, Austin, MN, 55912-1473 |
5074330600
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GRAND MEADOW PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 125 GRAND AVE E, GRAND MEADOW, MN, 55936 |
(507) 754-5859
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ROCHESTER INTL AP, MN US, located 12.3 miles from Vernon township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.5° | 7.0° | 14.7° | 0.99" | 12.2" |
| February | 26.7° | 10.7° | 18.7° | 1.02" | 10.7" |
| March | 39.9° | 23.4° | 31.7° | 2.02" | 8.6" |
| April | 55.3° | 35.1° | 45.2° | 3.52" | 3.3" |
| May | 68.0° | 47.1° | 57.6° | 4.35" | 0.5" |
| June | 77.6° | 57.5° | 67.5° | 5.35" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.3° | 60.8° | 70.5° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.0° | 58.3° | 68.2° | 4.12" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.8° | 50.4° | 61.1° | 3.60" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.9° | 38.0° | 47.9° | 2.43" | 0.9" |
| November | 41.7° | 25.6° | 33.6° | 1.80" | 4.5" |
| December | 28.0° | 13.6° | 20.8° | 1.28" | 12.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayfield city | City | 5.4 mi | — |
| Sargeant city | City | 6.7 mi | — |
| Waltham city | City | 8.4 mi | — |
| Kasson city | City | 9.8 mi | — |
| High Forest CDP | CDP | 10.0 mi | — |
| Dodge Center city | City | 11.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2703966892. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.