The Town FilesVernon Parish, Louisiana
47,117 people. The median home is worth $156,000 (typical Louisiana town: $166,450) and the median household earns $57,270.
Towns in Vernon Parish
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesville | 5,649 | $118,600 | $37,500 | 34.3 |
People and housing
| Vernon Parish | Typical Louisiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $156,000 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,068 | $887 |
| Median household income | $57,270 | $52,134 |
| Median age | 32.4 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.8% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.0% | 20.4% |
Jobs and pay
12,826 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,821 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 337 storm events in Vernon Parish from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Vernon Parish has been included in 39 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| August 30, 2023 | Fire | FM-5486: Highway 113 Fire |
| August 27, 2023 | Fire | FM-5485: Lions Camp Road Fire |
| August 25, 2023 | Fire | FM-5484: Ida Fire |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).