Orion township, Illinois
Orion township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Orion township is a geographic entity located in Fulton County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,120. The land area covers 36.44 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,120 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.1 yrs | ±11.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 374 | ±74 | 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 | 402 | ±88 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 374 | ±74 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 28 | ±44 |
| Median Home Value | $200,700 | ±$52,747 |
| 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 | $69,432 | ±$14,508 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,554 | ±$6,365 |
| Poverty Rate | 5% | ±3.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 58 | ±45 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±3.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 364 | ±112 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.4% | ±8.3% |
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 ORION
GUS Population: 1,117 (2024)
ID: 125172
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
26037 N SHANLEE RD, CANTON IL 61520-8790
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GUS Population: 32,510 (2024)
ID: 102548
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 226, 100 N MAIN ST, LEWISTOWN IL 61542
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Orion | PK-05 | Orion, IL | |
| Regular School Orion | 09-12 | Orion, IL | |
| Regular School Orion | 06-08 | Orion, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Bartonville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Canton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Lewistown, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Peoria, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Cuba, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Cuba, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cuba, 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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Graham Hospital School of Nursing
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College | 6.1 mi away | 210 W Walnut St, Canton, IL, 61520-2497 |
3096474086
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PARLIN-INGERSOLL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 205 WEST CHESTNUT STREET, CANTON, IL, 61520 |
(309) 647-0328
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Spoon River College
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College | 8.4 mi away | 23235 North County 22, Canton, IL, 61520-8622 |
3096474645
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FARMINGTON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 411 NORTH LIGHTFOOT ROAD, FARMINGTON, IL, 61531 |
(309) 245-2175
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Bradley University
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College | 18.2 mi away | 1501 W BRADLEY AVE, Peoria, IL, 61625-0001 |
3096767611
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VALLEY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 515 CARTER STREET, FAIRVIEW, IL, 61432 |
(309) 778-2240
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Methodist College
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College | 18.7 mi away | 7600 N. Academic Drive, Peoria, IL, 61615 |
3096725513
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MORRISON & MARY WILEY LIBRARY
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 206 WEST MAIN STREET, ELMWOOD, IL, 61529 |
(309) 742-2431
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Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
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College | 19.6 mi away | 511 NE Greenleaf St, Peoria, IL, 61603-3783 |
3096552201
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ALPHA PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 3527 SOUTH AIRPORT ROAD, BARTONVILLE, IL, 61607 |
(309) 697-3822
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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 PEORIA GTR PEORIA AP, IL US, located 14.2 miles from Orion township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.6° | 17.6° | 25.6° | 2.06" | 7.7" |
| February | 38.7° | 21.4° | 30.0° | 1.99" | 6.9" |
| March | 51.2° | 31.6° | 41.4° | 2.69" | 3.3" |
| April | 63.7° | 42.1° | 52.9° | 3.99" | 0.5" |
| May | 74.2° | 52.8° | 63.5° | 4.69" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.2° | 62.4° | 72.8° | 3.73" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.3° | 66.3° | 76.3° | 3.53" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.6° | 64.4° | 74.5° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.4° | 56.3° | 67.4° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.4° | 44.4° | 54.9° | 3.17" | 0.1" |
| November | 50.8° | 33.0° | 41.9° | 2.70" | 1.5" |
| December | 38.5° | 23.2° | 30.9° | 2.21" | 6.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banner village | Village | 5.2 mi | — |
| Canton city | City | 5.7 mi | — |
| Norris village | Village | 5.9 mi | — |
| Glasford village | Village | 6.3 mi | — |
| Trivoli CDP | CDP | 8.0 mi | — |
| Dunfermline village | Village | 8.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1705756588. • 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.