Bring Your Business

Taxes • Licenses • Permits

• Louisiana Department of Revenue 225-219-7462
• State of Louisiana Government 225-922-2880
• Vernon Parish Clerk of Court 337-238-1384
• City of Leesville 337-239-2444
• Vernon Sales Tax Dept (Occupational License/Individual Cities) 337-239-1631
• Police Jury (Zoning) 337-238-0324
• Health Unit (Food Permits) 337-238-6410

Helpful Links

Plan Vernon Parish – planvernonparish.org
Leesville Main Street Program – leesvillemainstreet.org
Vernon Parish Tourism – venturevernon.com
City of Leesville – leesvillela.net
Small Business Development Center – lsbdc.org
Louisiana Economic Development – Louisianaeconomicdevelopment.com
State of Louisiana Government – La.gov
Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators – laota.com
Vernon Parish Clerk of Court - vernonclerk.com
Louisiana Department of Revenue – rev.state.la.us
Louisiana Association of Business & Industry – labi.org
Small Business Association – sba.gov
Central Louisiana Economic Development Alliance – centrallouisiana.org
Southwest Louisiana Alliance – allianceswla.org

Area Information and Demographics

Population: (2010 Census)
City: 6,612
Parish: 52,334

Households: (based on 2010 Census)
City: 3,068
Parish: 18,590

2010 Average Household Size:
City: 2.39
Parish: 2.644

Est. Median Family Household Income:
$42,322

Per Capita Income:
$14,036

About 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line.

As of the census of 2010, there were 52,334 people residing in the parish. The population density was 39.4 people per square mile (15/km²). The racial makeup of the parish was 75.70% White, 14.2% Black or African American, 1.4% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 0.50% Pacific Islander, and 4.1% from two or more races. 7.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

In the parish the population was spread out with 9.2% under 5 years of age, 27.7% under the age of 18, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. Vernon parish residents are 48.8% female and 51.2% male.

For more detailed information, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau.

Climate:
Vernon Parish has a semi-tropical climate that allows us to enjoy a complete seasonal cycle with pleasant spring and fall seasons.  Winter months are usually mild with cold spells of short duration, and an average temperature for January of 49 degrees.  Summer months are quite warm with an average temperature for July being 83 degrees.

Listed below is a valuable resource of phone number listings that will make your stay or relocation to Vernon Parish enjoyable and productive.

All are (337) area code unless specified differently.

Vernon Parish School System
201 Belview Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3401
www.vpsb.k12.la.us

The Vernon Parish School Board believes that education should provide the guidance, effective instruction, and academic experiences every child needs for achievement, recognition, security, love and affection. The board further believes that the educational process within the school district is a partnership that involves parents, educators and the community working together to provide the very best educational experience for our youth. Through cooperative mutual endeavors, we produce healthy, happy and well-educated children. 

General Information

PUBLIC SCHOOL CONTACTS

Area code is (337) unless otherwise noted.

PRIVATE SCHOOL CONTACTS

There are several universities and colleges located in Vernon Parish

Hurricanes (Tracking & Evacuation)

History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. The National Hurricane Center has a wealth of information that will assist you in planning what you and your family will do before the next one hits.  www.nhc.noaa.gov

CENSUS INFORMATION

For more detailed information, please visit this U.S. Census Bureau link:
 http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/22000.html

Churches
 

2010 US Census Vernon Parish Demographics