Vermilion, OH

Vermilion, Ohio

Introduction to Vermilion, Ohio

Vermilion, Ohio, in Erie county, is 9 miles W of Lorain, Ohio (center to center) and 35 miles W of Cleveland, Ohio. There are an estimated 10,927 people in the city.

Vermilion History

The modern day Vermilion was first settled during the early 19th century. In 1834, the Village of Vermilion was formed and at that time was a small boat harbor. The Vermilion Lighthouse was built in 1847. Though the fishing business of the area flourished until the 1970s, Vermilion became a major resort community during the early 20th century. Vermilion was incorporated as a city in 1960.

Vermilion and nearby Attractions

• Inland Seas Maritime Museum
• Vermilion River Reservation
• Allen Memorial Art Museum
• Johnson Island Civil War Prison and Fort Site
• Castaway Bay Waterpark
• Cedar Point Amusement Park

Things To Do In Vermilion

You can visit the Showse Park, Brownhelm Historic District, and the Linwood Park while staying in Vermilion. You can also shop at the South Shore Shopping Center. Canoeing and kayaking can be enjoyed on the Vermilion Riverand, Lake Erie, and Black River. In addition, you can spend your leisure hours at Castaway Bay which offers a 38,000 square foot waterpark, a number of water slides, water coasters, and an indoor wave pool.

Vermilion Transportation

The nearest airport is Lorain County Regional Airport.

Vermilion Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are provided by Lorain County Community College, Baldwin - Wallace College, Oberlin College, Cleveland State University, Ashland University, Case Western Reserve University, and Cuyahoga Community College District.

High Points

Vermilion strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Vermilion, OH

Comparing Vermilion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Vermilion Almanac

Vermilion Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Vermilion Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Vermilion, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Vermilion Public Libraries

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Vermilion High Schools (2004)

VERMILION HIGH SCHOOL
1250 SANFORD ST
440-967-3183
Serves 790 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Vermilion Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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