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County population in July 2007: 16,417 (41% urban, 59% rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 5,358
Renter-occupied apartments: 1,404
% of renters here:  21%
State:  29%
Land area: 257 sq. mi.
Water area: 3.0 sq. mi.
Population density: 64 people per square mile 
 
 (average).

2008 cost of living index in Vermillion County: 74.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (23.2%), Educational,health and social services (19.3%), Retail trade (14.6%), Construction (10.1%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 82%
  • Government: 11%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 7%
  • Unpaid family work: 0%

Vermillion County, Indiana business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Races in Vermillion County, Indiana:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.0%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  38.9 years
Indiana median age:  35.2 years

Males: 8,177  (48.7%)
Females: 8,611  (51.3%)

Average wage per job in 2003: $34,560
County population in 2003: 16,513
Jobs in 2003: 5,121

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Total labor force in 2004: 8,168
Unemployment rate in 2004: 7.9%

Average household size:
Vermillion County:  2.4 people
Indiana:  2.5 people

Estimated median household income in 2007: $39,765 ($34,837 in 1999)
This county:  $39,765
Indiana:  $47,448

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $330 (lower quartile is $252, upper quartile is $444)
This county:  $330
State:  $518

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $80,097 (it was $59,700 in 2000)
Vermillion County:  $80,097
Indiana:  $122,900
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $48,860 - $114,450

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $97,144
Here:  $97,144
State:  $158,066

Townhouses or other attached units: $55,819
Here:  $55,819
State:  $148,761

In 2-unit structures: $133,377
Here:  $133,377
State:  $113,796

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $83,202
Here:  $83,202
State:  $141,159

Mobile homes: $30,682
Here:  $30,682
State:  $33,761

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $5,000
Here:  $5,000
State:  $52,440
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $977
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $268

Institutionalized population: 294

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2004 Presidential Election results in Vermillion County Indiana:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 50.4%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 48.8%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $474 (0.8%)

Vermillion County household income distribution in 2007 Vermillion County home values distribution


Vermillion County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  9.5%
Whole state:  9.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  3.6%
Whole state:  4.2%

Area name: Terre Haute, IN HUD Metro FMR Area
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Vermillion County is $409 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $527 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $650 a month.

Cities in this county include: Clinton, Fairview Park, Cayuga, Dana, Newport, Perrysville, Universal, Newpoint.

Neighboring counties: Edgar County, Illinois , Fountain County , Parke County , Vigo County , Warren County , Vermilion County, Illinois .


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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Vermillion County: Clinton Gun Club (A), Hillsdale Junction (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Vermillion County include: Coal Branch Church (A), Bethlehem Church (B), Lindsey Chapel (C), Tennessee Valley Church (D), Hopewell Church (E), Center Church (F), Salem Church (G), Mission Number 11 (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Pisgah Cemetery (1), Andrews Cemetery (2), Gorton Cemetery (3), Patrick Cemetery (4), Ater Cemetery (5), Groenendyke Cemetery (6), Hall Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Collett Pond (A), McDonald Lake (B), Horseshoe Lakes (C), Shell Lake (D), Chew Lake (E), Shirkie Mine Pond (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Jordan Creek (A), Jonathan Creek (B), Jericho Creek (C), Norton Creek (D), Gin Creek (E), Feather Creek (F), Buck Creek (G), Coal Creek (H), Coal Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Vermillion County include: Miller Park (1), Ernie Pyle Rest Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Unemployment in December 2008:
Here:  4.7%
Indiana:  4.2%


Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 618
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 81.2%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 11.2%

Number of foreign born residents: 131 (37% naturalized citizens)

Vermillion County:  0.8%
Whole state:  3.1%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 34
  • 1990 to 1994: 27
  • 1985 to 1989: 0
  • 1980 to 1984: 2
  • 1975 to 1979: 10
  • 1970 to 1974: 13
  • 1970 to 1974: 8
  • 1965 to 1969: 37


Mean travel time to work: 22.7 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 47.3%

Vermillion County marital status for males
Vermillion County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 6,114
  • One, attached: 41
  • Two: 69
  • 3 or 4: 91
  • 5 to 9: 58
  • 10 to 19: 42
  • 20 or more: 196
  • Mobile homes: 786
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 8

Housing units in Vermillion County with a mortgage: 2,662 (277 second mortgage, 266 home equity loan, 2 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 1,645

Here:  61.8% with mortgage
State:  70.9% with mortgage


Religon statistics

Total adherents: 5,873
Total congregations: 33

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAChristian Churches and Churches of ChristChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Adherents1,143 (19.5%)1,129 (19.2%)831 (14.1%)673 (11.5%)347 (5.9%)
Congregations2 (6.1%)10 (30.3%)2 (6.1%)1 (3.0%)1 (3.0%)
NameChurch of the NazareneNew Testament Association Independent Baptist Churches/Other Fundamental BaptistsAssemblies of GodPresbyterian Church (USA)Other religions
Adherents270 (4.6%)245 (4.2%)229 (3.9%)223 (3.8%)783 (13.3%)
Congregations4 (12.1%)1 (3.0%)3 (9.1%)2 (6.1%)7 (21.2%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.


Agriculture in Vermillion County
Average size of farms: 497 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $128413
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $238.69
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 21.45%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $98335
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 85.07%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $98419
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 81.45%
Average age of principal farm operators: 56 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 2.06
Corn for grain: 47744 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 1434 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 42184 harvested acres

Vermillion County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below Indiana state average. It is 1.3 times below overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 4 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 10/17/1988, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.



Class of Workers

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (16%)
  • Chemicals (6%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (5%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (4%)
  • Transportation equipment (4%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Metal and metal products (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (21%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Cashiers (4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Mexico (40%)
  • Germany (24%)
  • United Kingdom (11%)
  • Italy (7%)
  • Thailand (6%)
  • Canada (4%)
  • Japan (2%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Vermillion County (%):



  • United States or American (23%)
  • German (17%)
  • English (13%)
  • Italian (11%)
  • Irish (10%)
  • Scottish (2%)
  • Scotch-Irish (2%)


Vermillion County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 6,368 (85%)
  • Carpooled: 771 (10%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 12 (0%)
  • Streetcar or trolley car: 3 (0%)
  • Taxi: 2 (0%)
  • Motorcycle: 12 (0%)
  • Walked: 134 (2%)
  • Other means: 32 (0%)
  • Worked at home: 175 (2%)


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Vermillion County, Indiana
  • 228 people in nursing homes
  • 37 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 29 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 29 people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill
  • 7 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 5 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $43,646.

7.07% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,414 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.07%
Indiana average:  6.54%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
4.39% relocated from other counties in Indiana ($18,349 average AGI)
2.67% relocated from other states ($14,063 average AGI)
Vermillion County:  2.67%
Indiana average:  2.47%



Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Vigo County, IN  1.94% ($30,301 average AGI)
from Parke County, IN  1.00% ($29,286)
from Vermilion County, IL  0.57% ($42,111)
from Clay County, IN  0.32% ($28,150)
from Fountain County, IN  0.30% ($23,053)
from Edgar County, IL  0.24% ($42,533)


6.99% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,475 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.99%
Indiana average:  6.56%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
4.65% relocated to other counties in Indiana ($21,136 average AGI)
2.34% relocated to other states ($10,339 average AGI)
Vermillion County:  2.34%
Indiana average:  2.55%



Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Vigo County, IN  1.96% ($28,145 average AGI)
to Parke County, IN  0.84% ($31,321)
to Vermilion County, IL  0.68% ($23,163)
to Fountain County, IN  0.47% ($28,133)
to Marion County, IN  0.27% ($28,765)
to Edgar County, IL  0.22% ($42,071)
to Montgomery County, IN  0.17% ($33,545)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 12.9
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 12.3



Births per 1000 population in Vermillion County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 12.9
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 14.1



Deaths per 1000 population in Vermillion County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 7.5
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 4.9



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Vermillion County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 2,857 (2,429 aged, 428 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 11%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 10%

Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 6.06
Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 8315.150
Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 212.120
Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 62896.97

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1237.770
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1050.600
Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 18.11

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 17.74
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 72.46

Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 6.04


Household type by relationship


Households: 16,481
  • In family households: 14,179 (3,904 male householders, 845 female householders)
    3,829 spouses, 4,881 children (4,256 natural, 147 adopted, 478 stepchildren), 212 grandchildren, 54 brothers or sisters, 61 parents, 156 other relatives, 237 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 2,302 (810 male householders (662 living alone)), 1,219 female householders (1,130 living alone)), 273 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 307 (300 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 2,168 2-persons, 1,121 3-persons, 930 4-persons, 382 5-persons, 115 6-persons, 33 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 1,792 1-person, 214 2-persons, 20 3-persons, 3 4-persons.

97.3% of residents of Vermillion County speak English at home.
0.8% of residents speak Spanish at home (47% speak English very well, 22% speak English well, 23% speak English not well, 8% don't speak English at all).
1.7% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (88% speak English very well, 12% speak English well).
0.2% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (88% speak English very well, 12% speak English well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $109,540,000 ($6639 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $25,586,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $44,382,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $20,327,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $3,272,000
Federal grants: $13,463,000
Federal procurement contracts: $24,381,000 ($23,394,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $3,716,000 ($1,218,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $174,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $2,861,000
Federal Government insurance: $22,318,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 1,031
Here:  62 per 1000 residents
State:  72 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 1,217
Here:  73 per 1000 residents
State:  47 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +29
Here:  +2 per 1000 residents
State:  +9 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -47
Here:  -3 per 1000 residents
State:  -3 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Vermillion County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 1.35 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.7
State:  6.1

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.3
State:  4.2



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 61
  • 1995 to 1998: 343
  • 1990 to 1994: 261
  • 1980 to 1989: 779
  • 1970 to 1979: 1,117
  • 1960 to 1969: 548
  • 1950 to 1959: 446
  • 1940 to 1949: 548
  • 1939 or earlier: 3,302

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Vermillion County, Indiana:
  • 1 room: 2
  • 2 rooms: 15
  • 3 rooms: 71
  • 4 rooms: 738
  • 5 rooms: 1,558
  • 6 rooms: 1,286
  • 7 rooms: 856
  • 8 rooms: 449
  • 9+ rooms: 383


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Vermillion County, Indiana:
  • 1 room: 16
  • 2 rooms: 83
  • 3 rooms: 243
  • 4 rooms: 457
  • 5 rooms: 359
  • 6 rooms: 157
  • 7 rooms: 39
  • 8 rooms: 37
  • 9+ rooms: 13


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Vermillion County:
  • no bedroom: 2
  • 1 bedroom: 176
  • 2 bedrooms: 1,973
  • 3 bedrooms: 2,475
  • 4 bedrooms: 637
  • 5+ bedrooms: 95


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Vermillion County:
  • no bedroom: 28
  • 1 bedroom: 433
  • 2 bedrooms: 703
  • 3 bedrooms: 199
  • 4 bedrooms: 31
  • 5+ bedrooms: 10


Cars and other vehicles available in Vermillion County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 210
  • 1 vehicle: 1,357
  • 2 vehicles: 2,277
  • 3 vehicles: 1,035
  • 4 vehicles: 339
  • 5+ vehicles: 140


Cars and other vehicles available in Vermillion County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 237
  • 1 vehicle: 638
  • 2 vehicles: 409
  • 3 vehicles: 74
  • 4 vehicles: 42
  • 5+ vehicles: 4


64% of Vermillion County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 57% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 56% lived in Indiana.

Vermillion County:  64.3%
State average:  55.7%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 11232
  • Northeast: 154
  • Midwest: 3972
  • South: 930
  • West: 325

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $34,900


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:



Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Utility gas (45.9%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (24.2%)
  • Electricity (24.2%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2.9%)
  • Wood (2.4%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Utility gas (48.3%)
  • Electricity (30.1%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (16.8%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3.3%)
  • Wood (0.8%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 68
Here:  3.8%
Indiana:  11.8%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 62
Here:  6.0%
Indiana:  8.8%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 53
Here:  9.7%
Indiana:  23.4%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


Vermillion County government finances in 2002:
  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $1,565,000
  • Charges - All Other: $727,000
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $1,967,000
    Regular Highways: $1,099,000
    Corrections - Other: $515,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $497,000
    Police Protection: $467,000
    Financial Administration: $411,000
    Welfare - Other: $402,000
    General - Other: $333,000
    Health Services - Other: $231,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $163,000
    General Public Buildings: $135,000
    Parking Facilities: $91,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $21,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $20,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $331,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $1,409,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $1,565,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $175,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $478,000
    Interest Earnings: $273,000
    Rents: $1,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $264,000
    Central Staff: $214,000
    Parks & Recreation: $24,000
    Judicial: $23,000
    General - Other: $7,000
    Police Protection: $6,000
    Financial Administration: $5,000
    Corrections - Other: $3,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $6,392,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $1,317,000
    General Support: $714,000
    All Other: $75,000
    Health & Hospitals: $26,000
    Public Welfare: $5,000
  • Tax - Property: $4,647,000
    Individual Income: $234,000
    NEC: $43,000
    Other Selective Sales: $9,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $3,154,000


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Total Number Of Recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of aged recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of blind and disabled recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients under 18


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients between 18 and 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients older than 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients also receiving OASDI


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Amount of payments (thousands of dollars)



Vermillion County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2007:

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