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Vermilion, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Edgar County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
194 Population 353/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $23,701 per capita
$59,600 Home Value $100,190 Zillow
$1,075 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
388 Violent Crime/100K 2,224 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,600 home value, $1,075/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
388 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Vermilion, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,250
38% below
$23,701 per capita
Home Value
$59,600
79% below
Zillow: $100,190
Median Rent
$1,075/mo
8% below
19.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
388/100K
2% above
2,224/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
28.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Vermilion Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Vermilion's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
21%
Rent
92%
Poverty
227%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
102%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vermilion a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vermilion residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,701. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 351 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vermilion is $59,600 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,190. Median rent is $1,075/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Vermilion reports 388 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,224/100K.

Education

13.3% of adults in Vermilion hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vermilion has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population194
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density353/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$23,701
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty28.2%
County GDP$1,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,600
Rent$1,075
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$100,190
Housing Units71
Rent Burden19.4%

Crime

F
Violent388/100K
Property2,224/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,162/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation672 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute27 min
Broadband70.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Vermilion was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.