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Edgar County

Population in July 2008: 219. Population change since 2000: -8.4%
 

Males: 105  (48.1%)
Females: 114  (51.9%)

Median resident age:  38.6 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Zip codes: 61955.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $43,486 (it was $33,750 in 2000)
Vermilion:  $43,486
Illinois:  $54,124

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $17,063
Vermilion:  $17,063
Illinois:  $27,965

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $53,102 (it was $32,500 in 2000)
Vermilion:  $53,102
Illinois:  $208,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $60,144; Detached houses: $62,632; Mobile homes: $9,500

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Races in Vermilion:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Vermilion: 70.4 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (31.4%), German (14.6%), English (11.3%), Scottish (3.8%), Irish (3.3%), Italian (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/20/1873

Elevation: 675 feet

Land area: 0.76 square miles.

Population density: 287 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in Vermilion

  • High school or higher: 79.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.4%
  • Unemployed: 6.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Vermilion village

  • Never married: 22.0%
  • Now married: 55.5%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 12.7%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.0%
Illinois:  12.3%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this village in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Vermilion:  1.0% ($338)
Illinois:  1.8% ($2,285)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Terre Haute, IN (13.1 miles , pop. 59,614).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Indianapolis, IN (78.1 miles , pop. 781,870).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (156.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Paris, IL (2.5 miles ), Universal, IN (2.8 miles ), West Terre Haute, IN (3.3 miles ), Clinton, IN (3.3 miles ), Fairview Park, IN (3.4 miles ), North Terre Haute, IN (3.5 miles ), Terre Haute, IN (3.6 miles ), Marshall, IL (3.8 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 1 building, cost: $45,000
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $60,000

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 39.58 N, Longitude: 87.59 W

Area code: 217

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Population change in the 1990s: -40 (-14.3%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Transportation equipment (20%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (19%)
  • Construction (12%)
  • Food (8%)
  • Truck transportation (7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5%)
  • Repair and maintenance (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Transportation equipment (12%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (10%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Metal and metal products (8%)
  • Personal and laundry services (8%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Metal workers and plastic workers (27%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (25%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3%)
  • Religious workers (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (18%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (10%)
  • Personal appearance workers (8%)
  • Cashiers (8%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)



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Average climate in Vermilion, Illinois

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Vermilion-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 137% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/22/1960, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.2 miles away from the Vermilion village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/22/1963, a category 3 tornado 15.9 miles away from the village center injured 40 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Vermilion-area historical earthquake activity is near Illinois state average. It is 79% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 79.7 miles away from Vermilion center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 54.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 77.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 73.6 miles away from Vermilion center
On 4/21/2008 at 05:38:29, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, 4.0 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 76.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/11/1991 at 09:20:47, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 62.2 miles away from Vermilion center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Vermilion:
  • PARIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 7 miles; PARIS, IL)
  • WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; CLINTON, IN)
  • HAMILTON CENTER INC (about 13 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN)

Political contributions by individuals in Vermilion, IL

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Vermilion:
  • INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 13 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Full-time enrollment: 9,597)
  • IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE-WABASH VALLEY (about 17 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN; FT enrollment: 2,099)
  • EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 32 miles; CHARLESTON, IL; FT enrollment: 9,582)
  • DEPAUW UNIVERSITY (about 39 miles; GREENCASTLE, IN; FT enrollment: 2,197)
  • LAKE LAND COLLEGE (about 43 miles; MATTOON, IL; FT enrollment: 3,666)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN (about 49 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 36,284)
  • PARKLAND COLLEGE (about 54 miles; CHAMPAIGN, IL; FT enrollment: 5,186)

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Average household size:
This village:  2.6 people
Illinois:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  81.7%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  2.2%
Whole state:  4.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  17.3%
Whole state:  10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  4.9%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Vermilion, IL



Vermilion compared to Illinois state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Edgar County Illinois:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (88%)
  • Electricity (11%)


Religion statistics for Vermilion

Adherents


NameChristian Churches and Churches of ChristUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)New Testament Association Independent Baptist Churches/Other Fundamental Baptists
Adherents27.8%20.3%13.3%8.1%5.1%
Congregations22.2%29.6%5.6%1.9%3.7%
NameChurch of the NazareneAmerican Baptist Churches in the USALutheran ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Other religions
Adherents4.4%4.4%4.0%3.3%9.3%
Congregations3.7%3.7%1.9%5.6%22.2%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$295
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$61
Water Supply 0$0 1$765
Totals for Government 0$0 8$1,121



5.38% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($35,047 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.38%
Illinois average:  5.66%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Vigo County, IN  0.53% ($28,026 average AGI)
from Vermilion County, IL  0.47% ($27,441)
from Clark County, IL  0.42% ($29,133)


5.51% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,646 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.51%
Illinois average:  5.99%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Coles County, IL  0.67% ($27,438 average AGI)
to Clark County, IL  0.49% ($27,086)
to Vigo County, IN  0.49% ($25,029)


Strongest AM radio stations in Vermilion:
  • WPFR (1480 AM; 5 kW; TERRE HAUTE, IN)
  • WPRS (1440 AM; 1 kW; PARIS, IL; Owner: P.R.S. BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WILL (580 AM; 5 kW; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WBOW (1300 AM; 1 kW; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: CROSSROADS INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLBH (1170 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MATTOON, IL; Owner: MATTOON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Vermilion:
  • WISU (89.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: INDIANA STATE UNIV. BD. OF TRUSTEES)
  • WPFR-FM (93.9 FM; CLINTON, IN; Owner: WORD POWER, INC.)
  • WACF (98.5 FM; PARIS, IL; Owner: P.R.S. BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMGI (100.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: BRIGHT TOWER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWSY (95.9 FM; SEELYVILLE, IN; Owner: BRIGHT TOWER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMHD-FM (90.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY)
  • WTHI-FM (99.9 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WCRT (88.5 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE)
  • WBOW-FM (102.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: CROSSROADS INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • WWVR (105.5 FM; WEST TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WMMC (105.9 FM; MARSHALL, IL; Owner: JDL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAXI (104.9 FM; ROCKVILLE, IN; Owner: CROSSROADS INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • W236AE (95.1 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: THE TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY)
  • WCBH (104.3 FM; CASEY, IL; Owner: TWO PETAZ, INC.)
  • WAPC (91.9 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Vermilion:
  • W43BV (Channel 43; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WTWO (Channel 2; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF THE MIDWEST, INC.)
  • WBAK-TV (Channel 38; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: INDIANA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WTHI-TV (Channel 10; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WICD (Channel 15; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: WICD LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WEIU-TV (Channel 51; CHARLESTON, IL; Owner: EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: KB9RMU, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 10/08/1997, Expiration Date: 10/08/2007
    Registrant: William D Brown, Box 184, Vermilion, IL 61955


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 4
  • Hazardous Condition: 1

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