Ora township, Illinois
Ora township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ora township is a geographic entity located in Jackson County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 506. The land area covers 36.59 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 506 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 50.1 yrs | ±11.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 144 | ±51 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 144 | ±51 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 144 | ±51 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | $342,600 | ±$110,775 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $95,375 | ±$33,609 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,720 | ±$11,535 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% | ±3.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 9 | ±13 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±7.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 164 | ±77 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.1% | ±1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF ORA
GUS Population: 507 (2024)
ID: 125206
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
523 N SATO RD, AVA IL 62907-2228
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GUS Population: 53,199 (2024)
ID: 162139
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR
1001 WALNUT ST, MURPHYSBORO IL 62966-2177
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Carbondale, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Carbondale, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Murphysboro, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Pinckneyville, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Murphysboro, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | De Soto, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Du Quoin, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Du Quoin, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Du Quoin, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Elkville, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Southern Illinois University-System Office
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College | 17.2 mi away | 1400 Douglas Drive, Carbondale, IL, 62901-6801 |
6185363331
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RICK WARREN MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 114 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, ELKVILLE, IL, 62932 |
(618) 568-1843
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
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College | 17.3 mi away | Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL, 62901-4512 |
6184532121
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SALLIE LOGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 1808 WALNUT STREET, MURPHYSBORO, IL, 62966 |
(618) 684-3271
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John A Logan College
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College | 21.1 mi away | 700 Logan College Drive, Carterville, IL, 62918-2500 |
6189852828
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CUTLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 409 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CUTLER, IL, 62238 |
(618) 497-2961
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PINCKNEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 312 SOUTH WALNUT STREET, PINCKNEYVILLE, IL, 62274 |
(618) 357-2410
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DUQUOIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 28 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET, DUQUOIN, IL, 62832 |
(618) 542-5045
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STEELEVILLE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 625 SOUTH SPARTA STREET, STEELEVILLE, IL, 62288 |
(618) 965-9732
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CARBONDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 405 WEST MAIN STREET, CARBONDALE, IL, 62901 |
(618) 457-0354
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CARBONDALE SOUTHERN IL AP, IL US, located 12.8 miles from Ora township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.7° | 24.8° | 33.2° | 2.79" | — |
| February | 47.2° | 27.8° | 37.5° | 2.61" | — |
| March | 57.1° | 35.9° | 46.5° | 4.14" | — |
| April | 68.1° | 45.2° | 56.7° | 5.34" | — |
| May | 77.0° | 55.4° | 66.2° | 4.98" | — |
| June | 85.7° | 64.2° | 74.9° | 4.11" | — |
| July | 88.4° | 67.5° | 78.0° | 3.61" | — |
| August | 87.2° | 64.8° | 76.0° | 3.05" | — |
| September | 80.8° | 55.7° | 68.3° | 2.85" | — |
| October | 70.1° | 44.7° | 57.4° | 3.54" | — |
| November | 56.2° | 35.0° | 45.6° | 3.87" | — |
| December | 45.7° | 28.2° | 37.0° | 3.12" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ava city | City | 4.2 mi | — |
| Vergennes village | Village | 4.5 mi | — |
| Campbell Hill village | Village | 7.3 mi | — |
| Harrison CDP | CDP | 8.8 mi | — |
| Elkville village | Village | 10.1 mi | — |
| Dowell village | Village | 10.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1707756276. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.