Vermilion, Illinois

About Vermilion

Set in the eastern part of Illinois, Vermilion is a tiny community, home to 194 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Vermilion is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.55 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 353 residents per square mile.

📰 Vermilion News Today

• UPDATE: I-74 back open in Vermilion Co. after closure due to standing water WCIA.com · Aug 15
• Heavy rainfall triggers historic flooding along Middle Fork, Vermilion rivers wandtv.com · Aug 17
• Photo Gallery: Aftermath of storms in Champaign and Vermilion Counties IPM Newsroom · Jun 12
• Vermilion County woman sentenced for voting twice in federal election Capitol City Now · Jun 30
• June 10-11, 2026 Severe Weather National Weather Service (.gov) · Jun 10

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Vermilion Unique

• Positioned in eastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Vermilion

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