Orient, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Franklin County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
380
Population
507/sq mi density
$39,167
Median Income
$24,152 per capita
$49,100
Home Value
$99,655 Zillow
$731
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$39,167 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$49,100 home value, $731/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Orient enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 442 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 507/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9176°N, 88.9783°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cape Girardeau Regional (CGI) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 81.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in |
Orient has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (2.6").