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Orion, IL
Village in Henry County, Illinois.
Population
1,812
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,938
ZIP codes
0
Orion and its ZIP codes
Orion at a glance
- Orion is about 8.5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $94,375, 13% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,500 (32% below Illinois) and median rent is $833 a month.
Local data for Orion, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Orion, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,375
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$178,500
Median rent
$833/mo
Homeownership
77.0%
Bachelor's or higher
31.1%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (492), Irish Americans (232), Swedish Americans (209).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henry County. PPP loans are for Orion.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,235
13,972 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,048
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$336M
FY 2026, $6,826 per person
How people get to work
Orion, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.3%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Orion, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
812
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
110
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Orion, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Orion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn CenterCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.2 |
| OscoCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.2 |
| AndoverVillage | 5.8 mi | 1 |
| SwedonaCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| OphiemCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.2 |
| SherrardVillage | 7 mi | 0.9 |
| Coal ValleyVillage | 7.5 mi | 3.2 |
| CableCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.1 |
| ColonaCity | 9.5 mi | 3.8 |
| MolineCity | 9.7 mi | 16.8 |
| Carbon CliffVillage | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| SilvisCity | 10 mi | 4.3 |
| Coyne CenterCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| CambridgeVillage | 10 mi | 2 |
| WindsorVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| PreemptionCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Orion, IL in?
- Orion is in Henry County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Orion, IL?
- About 1,812 people live in Orion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Orion?
- Nearby places include Lynn Center (4 mi), Osco (4.7 mi), Andover (5.8 mi), Swedona (6 mi), Ophiem (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023