Vermont, Illinois

About Vermont

Vermont, IL is a tiny community located in western Illinois with an estimated population of 559.

Officially, Vermont is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.26 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 444 residents per square mile.

📰 Vermont News Today

• 8:30AM Vermont, Illinois - By Jackie Kolves WEEK | 25 News Now · Jun 17
• Nancy L. Heitz Obituary (2026) - Vermont, IL - Shawgo Memorial Home - Astoria Legacy obituary · Jun 24
• 2640 Vermont Ave Unit 1, Blue Island, IL 60406 Realtor.com · Jun 4
• After Failed Repeal Push, Vermont Lawmaker Proposes Per-Bet Fee to Cripple Sports Betting Market Compass Vermont · Mar 10
• Janet Kay Parry Obituary (2026) - Vermont, IL - Shawgo Memorial Home - Astoria Legacy obituary · Apr 29

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What Makes Vermont Unique

• The only place in America named Vermont — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in western 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

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Vermont

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⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Vermont

🏘️ Nearby Communities