CallataGuidesVernon, TX business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Vernon, TX micropolitan area.
- Population
- 12,4552024 est.
- Establishments
- 283CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
The Vernon, TX area
The Vernon, TX micropolitan area covers 1 county in Texas and had 12,455 residents in July 2024, down 3.4% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 924th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 923rd by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Wilbarger County, TX | 12,455 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Vernon, TX
County Business Patterns counted 283 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 4,654 people in mid-March with $201.9 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 16.4 employees per establishment. 58.4% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (45), accommodation and food services (37), and other services (except public administration) (35).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 45 | 625 | $20,140,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 37 | 588 | $9,920,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 35 | 179 (high noise) | $3,857,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 30 | 1,616 (high noise) | $71,720,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 29 | 146 | $9,119,000 |
| Construction (23) | 22 | 106 | $4,487,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 11 | 47 | $4,312,000 |
| Information (51) | 9 | 45 | $1,516,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 9 | 29 (high noise) | $978,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 9 | 33 (high noise) | $1,462,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 8 | 45 (high noise) | $2,844,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 8 | 930 (high noise) | $57,068,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 8 | 28 | $897,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 8 | 48 | $2,142,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 7 | 101 (high noise) | $8,061,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 6 | 23 | $472,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
Business density and team size in Vernon, TX
Vernon, TX has 22.7 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 7.6% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 16.4 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $43,383 (36.5% below the U.S. $68,342). 58.4% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 2.8% have 50 or more. Averages are pulled up by large employers; the size table is the better guide to what a typical business here looks like.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 164 | 58.4% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 50 | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 38 | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 21 | 7.5% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 8 | 2.8% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Vernon, TX
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 15 have a published Census count in Vernon, TX. The largest are full-service restaurants (11), limited-service restaurants (11), and insurance agencies and brokerages (10). Relative to population, insurance agencies and brokerages are the most over-represented: 80.3 per 100,000 residents against 39.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 11 | 133 | 12.1 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 11 | 316 | 28.7 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 10 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 7 | — | — |
| Physician practices | 6 | — | — |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 4 | — | — |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 4 | 22 | 5.5 |
| Dental offices | 3 | — | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 3 | — | — |
| Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors | 3 | 11 | 3.7 |
| General automotive repair shops | 3 | — | — |
| Car washes | 3 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 3 | — | — |
| Used merchandise stores | 3 | — | — |
| Civic and social organizations | 3 | 4 | 1.3 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Vernon, TX
The area's named cities and towns have 9 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 940 has the most (100%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 940 | 9 | 100% | Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon, TX | 9,728 | 940 | 9 |
Phone costs for a typical Vernon, TX business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Vernon, TX, 16 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $480.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $399.20, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. Callata comes to $319.00 a month for 16 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $319.00 | $3,828.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $304.00 | $3,648.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $368.00 | $4,416.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $399.20 | $4,790.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $432.00 | $5,184.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $480.00 | $5,760.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Vernon, TX
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Vernon, TX is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Vernon, TX?
940, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Vernon, TX area?
283 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Vernon, TX?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 16-person team that is $319.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $399.20 a month (checked September 28, 2026).