Understanding Vermilion County Jail’s Housing Layout: Cells, Dorms, and Capacity

Inspection records list 16 single cells at Vermilion County Jail. A single cell typically means one person per cell, though actual assignments depend on population and classification at any given time.

The same records show 48 double cells. These are shared spaces - two people in one cell - which means living with a cellmate and splitting limited room.

For dorm-style housing, inspection materials list three 24-bed dormitories under "Other." Dorms are open-room setups with multiple beds in one area. Expect less privacy and more noise than a cell.

These labels make more sense when you picture daily life. A single cell is the most private - one person in a locked space. A double cell means sharing close quarters with a roommate. Dorms work differently: instead of separate locked cells, multiple people sleep in one larger room or bay, with beds arranged throughout and more activity around you.

• ✓ Single cell usually means the most privacy and quiet, with fewer day-to-day roommate conflicts
• ✓ Double cell means sharing space closely, including sleep, hygiene routines, and downtime
• ✓ Dorm housing tends to be louder and busier because more people are in one shared area
• ✓ More people in the same space can also mean more supervision happening in the open, with less personal separation

Need to know where someone is housed right now? Call Vermilion County Jail directly and ask what information they can share about housing status. That's the most reliable way to find out.

These counts come from jail inspection materials - a snapshot in time. Even if the numbers were accurate during the inspection, they don't guarantee how the jail is configured or using space today.

There's also a built-in mismatch in the records: one table shows 16 single cells, 48 double cells, and three 24-bed dormitories, while another section lists detention rooms as 0 single, 95 double, and one 16-bed dormitory. These appear to use different categories or definitions. Don't rely on them to estimate current capacity, crowding, or where a specific person is housed. When you need certainty, check with the jail.

1. Check when the numbers were reported - inspection figures can go stale, especially after renovations or operational changes.
2. Call Vermilion County Jail for current details - ask what they can confirm about the person’s housing type (cell vs. dorm) and whether it’s single-occupancy or shared.
3. Ask what’s changed recently - if staff mention updates to housing areas or how space is being used, write it down so you’re not relying on older counts later.