Vermillion Township, Ashland County, Ohio Town Hall, 2016
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Vermillion TownshipOH
A town of 2,647.
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Population
2,647
2025 Census estimate · +2.6% since 2020
Median home value
$198K
Census ACS
Household income
$68K
median
Median age
43.2
years
Jobs based here
678
A commuter town
TownGrade
B
#478 of 987 in OH
Is Vermillion Township a good place to live?
Vermillion Township gives you more for your money than most places: homes are within reach, about $198K for a typical one, or 2.8 years of the Ashland area’s $70K median household income. It grades B overall, 478th among Ohio's 987 graded towns. On the plus side, natural-hazard risk is low. 97% of households own their home in Vermillion Township, against 77% in Ohio’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns. Byers Woods, at 167 acres with 2.8 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
What makes Vermillion Township stand out
Where Vermillion Township beats most towns.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Vermillion Township for work
Where Vermillion Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
678jobs based in Vermillion Township
4%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Vermillion Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Vermillion Township is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 29% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →HealthOhiohealth Mansfield Hospital 13.1 miles awayCOpen →Cost of livingB+Open →SchoolsB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.6 of 20; 0.2% of households have no car; 4.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →Jobs & incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors5 miles of trails; 4% conserved landB−Open →History2 notable people born hereAOpen →Civic life4.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Vermillion Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Vermillion Township, and how to reach them.
PowerOhio Edison16.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHayesville Village water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers92% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Vermillion Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Ashland County Board of ElectionsAshland County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP codes44805, 44864, 44840, 4483844805 50% · 44864 19% · 44840 14% · 44838 10%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Vermillion Township.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
With 0.6 jobs for every working resident, most of Vermillion Township’s workers commute out
Jobs based here grew from 432 in 2013 to 678.
Most working residents leave Vermillion Township for work: only 4% work in town. Jobs based in Vermillion Township grew to 678 in 2023, 246 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Ashland (20%), Wooster (8%) and Mansfield (8%).
4%work in town
| Vermillion Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 4% | 6.9% | 8% |
| Median household income | $68,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Vermillion Township4%
Ashland20%
Wooster8%
Mansfield8%
Loudonville4%
15 mi
median commute distance
678
jobs based in Vermillion Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 52% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB+
Public schools in Vermillion Township beat 66% of Ohio districts
Its one school is below. The largest public high school is Ashland-W Holmes Career Center, with 440 students.
66%of OH districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland-W Holmes Career CenterLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 440 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduation
HealthC
Health in Vermillion Township trails 74% of U.S. towns
Vermillion Township beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 40% of Vermillion Township adults have high blood pressure.
26%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Vermillion Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 38% | 36% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 28% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better29 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Vermillion Township | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.5% | 8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 8.7% |
Ohiohealth Mansfield Hospital
13.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
36th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Ohio overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 12% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 43% of residents (38% statewide). 23% of residents are 65 or older in Vermillion Township. Vermillion Township has grown 2.6% since 2020, to 2,647 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
43.2median age · OH 39.7
| Vermillion Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 23% | 20% | 18% |
| Median age | 43.2 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
Vermillion TownshipOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
22%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school44%
Some college20%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s15%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
47% women, 53% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.1 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Vermillion Township | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.9% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.4% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.8% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 22% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.3% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.7% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.4% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.1% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.1% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 44.4% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 20% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.2% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 14.6% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.6% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,600, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Vermillion Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 71% of U.S. communities. Since 1989, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Vermillion Township.
29risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
4
paid flood claims since 1989
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
OutdoorsB−
Conserved land covers 3.7% of Vermillion Township
5.3 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
#508for trails in OH
| Vermillion Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 3.7% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
3.7%
conserved · 887 of 23,690 acres
5.3 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Byers Woods | 2.8 mi | 167 |
| 2. Kendig Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
Vermillion Township has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Vermillion Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Vermillion Township’s July high is 83°F.
49″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–37°
Spring38–60°
Summer59–81°
Fall42–63°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Nearby attractions
All 59 attractions →Ohio State Reformatory and 13 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Vermillion Township. Close and well known come first.
12 mi MuseumOhio State Reformatory
10 mi State parkMalabar Farm State Park
38 mi MuseumAge of Steam Roundhouse
14 mi GardenKingwood Center
37 mi MuseumAllen Memorial Art Museum
30 mi MuseumAmish & Mennonite Heritage CenterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Ohio State Reformatory: Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Malabar Farm State Park: Jerward at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Age of Steam Roundhouse: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kingwood Center: Mar07 at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Allen Memorial Art Museum: Daderot, Public domain · Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center: photoswelike, CC BY-SA 2.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Vermillion Township
19pages on Vermillion Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Vermillion Township
About 4 of every 100 Vermillion Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About Vermillion Township
Township in Ohio, US
Vermillion Township is one of the fifteen townships of Ashland County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,558 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,152 ft
Vermillion Township’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Vermillion Township.
Montgomery TownshipMohican TownshipMifflin TownshipGreen TownshipVermillion Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion Township | #478 | B | B+ | — | B+ | C |
| Montgomery Township | #342 | B+ | B | — | A− | C |
| Mohican Township | — | — | B | — | B+ | C− |
| Mifflin Township | — | — | A | — | B+ | C |
| Green Township | #442 | B | A | — | B | C− |
Mohican Township and Mifflin Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Vermillion Township, Montgomery Township, Mohican Township, Mifflin Township and Green Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Vermillion Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Vermillion Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Vermillion Township, OH a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Vermillion Township grades B overall, better than 61% of U.S. towns and #478 of 987 in Ohio. It grades C for health and B+ for schools.
Is Vermillion Township, OH expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.