Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Vernon County vs Missouri

How do Vernon County and Missouri rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$703
Vernon County (1BR)
$777
Missouri (1BR)
−10%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Vernon County
$703/mo 1BR
Population: 19,777
State
Missouri
$777/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Vernon County is 10% cheaper than Missouri at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($703 vs $777). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.

How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?

Bedrooms Vernon County Missouri Difference
Studio $686 $734 −$48 (-7%)
1 Bedroom $703 $777 −$74 (-10%)
2 Bedroom $923 $972 −$49 (-5%)
3 Bedroom $1,160 $1,268 −$108 (-9%)
4 Bedroom $1,373 $1,460 −$87 (-6%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Vernon County is 27% below the US average. Missouri is 19% below.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).