At a Glance
Median Income
$93,214
$42,863 per capita
Home Value
$298,000
Zillow: $345,631
Median Rent
$1,021/mo
40.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
12.6% smoking rate
How Vermillion Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vermillion's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vermillion a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vermillion residents earn a median household income of $93,214 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,863. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,388 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vermillion is $298,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,631. Median rent is $1,021/month, with 40.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
15.8% of adults in Vermillion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vermillion has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population443
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density447/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,214
Per Capita$42,863
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$3,916M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,164
Housing
A+
Home Value$298,000
Rent$1,021
Ownership87.4%
Zillow$345,631
Housing Units182
Rent Burden40.6%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,296/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation841 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Vermillion was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.