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Orion, IL


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Orion, Illinois

Orion, Illinois, in Henry county, is 15 miles SE of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 145 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the surrounding Davenport - Moline - Rock Island metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Orion is home to some 1,713 residents.

The People and Families of Orion

In Orion, about 70% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Orion are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Orion had a median family income of $55,370. The large segment of the population in Orion with spending money keeps the village vital.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Orion.

Orion Housing

According to the 2000 census, 83% of the housing in Orion was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Orion, 96% of commuters drive to work. People in the village expect to drive a lot. The village does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

Orion strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Orion People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Orion Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Orion Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Orion Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Orion Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Orion, IL

Comparing Orion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women97
Age of the Population78
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens67
Female Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents56
Housing Recently Built56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing48
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Property Taxes24
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