Orion, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Henry County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,849 Population 1,967/sq mi density
$88,500 Median Income $39,346 per capita
$168,300 Home Value $227,315 Zillow
$783 Median Rent 16.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$88,500 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,300 home value, $783/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Orion, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,500
18% above
$39,346 per capita
Home Value
$168,300
40% below
Zillow: $227,315
Median Rent
$783/mo
33% below
16.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
524/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.8%
12% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Orion Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Orion's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
118%
Home Value
60%
Rent
67%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Orion a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Orion residents earn a median household income of $88,500 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,346. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,020 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Orion is $168,300 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,315. Median rent is $783/month, with 16.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Orion reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 524/100K.

Education

29.8% of adults in Orion hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Orion has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,849
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,967/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,500
Per Capita$39,346
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$2,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$168,300
Rent$783
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$227,315
Housing Units702
Rent Burden16.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property524/100K

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
Elevation768 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Orion was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.