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Orion, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Henry County County
Orion, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Orion a Good Place to Live?
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 2.6% (28% below 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 $212,357. 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 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 503/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.