Overview

Vernon Parish, LA (shown in white) has 1,326.73 mi² of land area and 13.56 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:

• Allen Parish, LA
• Beauregard Parish, LA
• Natchitoches Parish, LA
• Newton County, TX
• Rapides Parish, LA
• Sabine Parish, LA

The county's elevations range from a low of 68.9' to a high of 498.7', with a weighted average of 249.8' above sea level.

Temperatures range from average lows around 37.4°F to average highs around 94°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 67.2°F. Average annual precipation is 58.6". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 8B using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).

The estimated population of Vernon Parish is 48,143 with 18,531 households. These households are spread across 9 unique municipalties (not all shown).