Vernon, MN is a small town located in Wright County, Minnesota. The population of Vernon is only 1,072 according to the 2010 Census. Despite its small size, Vernon has been ranked highly in several categories by BestPlaces.net. In terms of their Cost of Living Index, Vernon ranks 3 out of 10 with 10 being the lowest cost in the United States. They also rank 8 out of 10 for crime rate with 10 representing the lowest crime rate. Additionally, Vernon receives a 6 out of 10 on their Housing Index with 10 representing the lowest cost housing market in America. With these rankings and others such as 7 out of 10 for Education and 6 out of 10 for Employment rate, it is clear that Vernon is an ideal city to live in or visit due to its low cost options and overall safety measures that are taken seriously by its residents and officials alike.
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