Vernon, Texas • Community Data
REAL ESTATE MARKET OVERVIEW |
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*Average Land Price per Acre |
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Unimproved (near or within city limits) |
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$ 800 – $ 5,000 |
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Improved (near or within city limits) |
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$ 20,000 – $ 60,000 |
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*Commercial Lease Rates ($ per sq ft per year) |
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Retail |
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Average $2.49 |
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Office |
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Average $2.49 |
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*Industrial Lease Rates ($ per sq ft per year) |
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Manufacturing |
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Not Available |
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Warehouse/Distribution |
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Not Available |
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*Typical Construction Costs ($ per sq ft) |
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(Building Only) |
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Commercial |
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$50.00 – $85.00 |
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Manufacturing |
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$50.00 – $85.00 |
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Warehouse/Distribution |
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$50.00 – $85.00 |
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*Estimated cost only – land and building price may vary depending on needs and location. |
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AVAILABLE SITES |
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Site Location/Land |
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Land Size (Acres) |
Suitable Uses |
Improvements |
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(Utilities) |
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Vernon Industrial Park |
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50 acres |
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Lt./Heavy Mftg. |
Utilities Available |
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Wilbarger County Airport/ |
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90 acres |
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Lt./Heavy Mftg. |
Available (case by |
Industrial Park |
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case analysis) |
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Major Events / Festivals |
Name of Event |
Approx. Date of Event |
Doan’s May Picnic |
May |
Santa Rosa Roundup |
May |
Summer’s Last Blast |
August |
Vernon Burnin Bike Ride & Road Race |
August |
Cultural Fiesta |
November |
“Christmas on the Western Trail” Lighted Christmas Parade |
December |
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Quality of Life |
Public Parks |
4 |
Public Swimming Pools |
1 |
Public Tennis Courts |
2 |
Football / Soccer / Baseball Fields |
2 |
Golf Courses |
1 |
Public Libraries |
Carnegie Public Library; |
Theatres |
1 |
Museums / Galleries |
Red River Valley Museum |
Churches |
44 |
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Summers Last Blast |
TEST & TUNE CRUISE: Test & tune your cruiser Friday night. A free, open cruise along Vernon’s drag. This is a great chance to meet your fellow cruisers and check out some of the BAD Street Machines, Rods, and Classics that ruled the streets. Friday night is a must for Cruisers and on lookers alike. NOSTALGIC CRUISE NIGHT: Saturday night join The Vernon Street Machine & Classics Association as they sponsor a nostalgic cruise along one of the longest drags in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Relive the “GOLDEN DAYS” when true Muscle cars and Rods ruled the streets. See 1500 of the most prestigious Classics, Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Pro Streets and Antiques cruise in front of over 20,000 spectators that help make this Cruise one to remember for a lifetime. Listen to the Rock and Roll Hits of the 50’s and 60’s from a live remote on the drag. SOUTHERN REGIONAL SHOW COMPETITION: Don’t miss the Show on Sunday sponsored by The Street Machines & Classics Association. Kick back in Roy Orbison Park to inspect over 300 Rods, Classics, Pro Streets, Muscle Cars, and Antique Autos as they compete for the Regions most sought after Trophies, This is truly one of the toughest Car Shows in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Many compete but only a few drive off with Trophies. So mark you calenders for the second weekend in August and experience these and all the other festivities!
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Transportation |
Highways |
US 287 |
US 183 |
US 283 |
US 70 |
I-30 |
I-35 |
I-45 |
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Motor Freight Carriers |
UPS |
Fed Ex |
SAIA Motor Freight Line |
Roadway Express |
R&L Carriers |
Central Freight Lines |
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Rail Service |
Burlington – Santa Fe Railroad |
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Air Transportation |
Nearest Airport |
Miles from Airport |
Wilbarger County Airport |
5 |
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Location From Major Cities |
Austin |
281 |
Amarillo |
161 |
Brownsville |
579 |
Dallas |
174 |
El Paso |
443 |
Houston |
380 |
Abilene |
160 |
Wichita Falls |
50 |
Lubbock |
158 |
Oklahoma City |
165 |
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Major Markets in One Day Driving Radius |
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Amarillo, Texas |
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3 hrs. |
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I-40, I-27 |
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Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX |
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3 hrs. |
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I-20, I-35, I-45 |
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Abilene, TX |
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2.5 hrs. |
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I-20 |
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Wichita Falls, TX |
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1 hr. |
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I-44 |
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Oklahoma City, OK |
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2.5 hrs. |
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I-35, I-40, I-44 |
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GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORTS |
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Fixed Base |
Terminal |
Control |
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Airport Name |
Location |
Runway Length |
Operators |
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Tower |
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Wilbarger County |
Vernon, TX |
5100 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Airport |
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Distance to Nearest Airport (miles) |
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General Aviation |
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5 |
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Wilbarger County Airport |
Regional/Commercial Airport |
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50 |
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Wichita Falls, TX Municipal |
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Airport |
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RAIL TRANSPORTATION ACCESS |
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Main or |
Switching Frequency |
Location of Nearest |
Provider |
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Branch Line |
(days per week) |
Intermodal Facility |
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BNSF |
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Main |
12 |
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Ft. Worth, TX |
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Number of Rail Carriers Serving Region |
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Regional |
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1 |
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BNSF |
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National |
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2 |
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BNSF & Union Pacific |
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