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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.
In Orion, about 70% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Orion are married.
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.
The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Orion.
According to the 2000 census, 83% of the housing in Orion was owner-occupied.
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.
Orion strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Orion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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