Orion, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan · City

3.9 Good / 5.0
1,849 Population
$88,500 Median Income
$168,300 Home Value
$783 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
0 Violent Crime / 100K
36.0 yrs Median Age
29.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.9
Overall
4.7
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.5
Safety
3.4
Education

People

Population1,849
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,967/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 92.7%

Economy

4.7/5
Median Income$88,500
Per Capita Income$39,346
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty Rate1.9%
County GDP$2,048M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$168,300
Zillow Value$212,357
Median Rent$783
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Depression23.5%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

2.5/5
Violent Crime0/100K
Property Crime379/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Jan / Jul23° / 75°
Rain39 in/yr
Snow28 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

3.4/5
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+96.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)9

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute23 min
Work From Home6.1%
BroadbandN/A

How Orion Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$88,500
Home Value$168,300
Median Rent$783
Poverty Rate1.9%
Bachelor's Degree+29.8%
Unemployment2.6%
Violent Crime0.0 /100K
Avg Temperature50.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,849
Population Density1,967 per sq mi
Median Age36.0 years
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 92.7% Black 1.6% Hispanic 0.3% Other 5.4%
White92.7%
Black or African American1.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races5.4%

Language

English Only99.0%
Spanish Speakers1.0%
English 99% Spanish 1%

Social Characteristics

Disability10.0%
Health Insurance98.6%

Income

18% above avg
Median Household Income$88,500
Per Capita Income$39,346
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$980
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$74,616

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.6%
Poverty Rate1.9%
Total Establishments (County)1,020
County GDP$2,048M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation100
Healthcare Facilities90
Retail Stores148
Manufacturing46
Total Establishments1,020

Industry Mix

Restaurants 100 Healthcare 90 Retail 148 Manufacturing 46

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$74,616
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,739

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time22.9 min
Work From Home6.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

40% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$168,300
Zillow Home Value Index$212,357

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$271,400
Price Per Sq Ft$145
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio92.1%
Price Drops33.3%
Active Inventory3

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied75.7%

Rental Costs

33% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$783

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedroom$1,063
3 Bedroom$1,370
4 Bedroom$1,561

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,739
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.41%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure28.2%
Asthma10.3%
COPD5.3%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.3%
Physical Inactivity18.5%
Depression23.5%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage98.6%
Regular Checkup75.3%
Premature Death Rate7,545 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.1 / 10
Exercise Access78.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)90
Restaurants (County)100

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime0.0 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault0.0 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime379.4 /100K
Burglary108.4 /100K
Larceny/Theft271.0 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)6

Temperature

23°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average50.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation39.1 in
Annual Snowfall28.4 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Land Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,967 per sq mi
Latitude41.3515°
Longitude-90.3763°
County FIPS17073

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.3%
D 36.8%

Republican +24.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.8%
High School+96.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,967 per sq mi
Land Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)9

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)6

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