Vermilion County , Illinois

Population: 73,179 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $54,537 Home $92,900 Rent $802/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 73,179 residents, Vermilion County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Illinois and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Vermilion County in the top 21% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with winter-storm risk the dominant local risk.

$54,537
Median Income
household
$92,900
Home Value
median
$802/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $54,537
Per Capita Income $30,447
Poverty Rate 17.2%
Median Home Value $92,900
Median Gross Rent $802/mo
Owner Occupied 69.2%
Renter Occupied 30.8%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 73,179
Median Age 41.2 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 16.2%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

44.1%
Obesity
11.7%
Diabetes
17.2%
Smoking
36.7%
High Blood Pressure
29.0%
No Physical Activity
24.0%
Depression
36.7%
Insufficient Sleep
76.9%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 78.8  ·  79th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
79.71
🌀 Hurricane
46.22
🔥 Wildfire
22.68
❄️ Winter Storm
91.09
🌍 Earthquake
85.24
☀️ Drought
87.12

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