Vermilion Ohio Map

About Vermilion, Ohio

Vermilion is a locality in Erie County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 10,343. The population density is 380.6 people per km². Vermilion is located at 41.4220°N, 82.3646°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44089.

Vermilion, Ohio, greets visitors with a distinctively lakeside character, its shores meeting the broad expanse of Lake Erie with a welcoming embrace. It lies 9.7 miles west-south-west of Lorain, OH (from Lorain, OH: bearing 257°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west-north-west of Amherst. The terrain, gently rolling and fertile, slopes towards the water, where marinas brim with pleasure craft and the air carries the bracing scent of freshwater and distant industry. Along its waterfront, a scattering of modest homes and larger lakeside residences speak of a long-standing connection to the Great Lake, their windows often reflecting the shifting moods of the water, from glassy calm to tempestuous grey. Further inland, the land yields to fields of corn and soybeans, their neat rows a testament to the agricultural heritage that underpins this region, all under a sky that can stretch from horizon to horizon, offering a profound sense of open space. The history of Vermilion is deeply entwined with its maritime setting and the industries that have sprung from it. Once a vital hub for fishing and shipbuilding, its docks once echoed with the calls of fishermen and the clang of hammers. Today, while the fishing fleets are smaller, Vermilion retains its seafaring spirit, its economy now a blend of tourism, small businesses, and the enduring agricultural backbone of the surrounding countryside. The town's distinctive architecture, a mix of weathered clapboard and sturdier brick structures, hints at its past as a working port, with the Vermilion River itself still serving as a central artery, its waters reflecting the changing light and the passage of time. Notable landmarks, such as the historic Lighthouse, stand as silent sentinels, whispering tales of the lake’s enduring power and the resilience of the people who have made their lives along its shores.

About This Vermilion Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Vermilion, Ohio with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Vermilion and Erie County.

Detailed location data for Vermilion includes the ZIP code (44089), telephone area code (216), county seat of Erie County (Sandusky), and school district assignment (Firelands Local School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Vermilion is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.