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Orion, IL

Orion, IL.

Population: 3,120 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Orion, IL is $227,916 — up 7.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $227,000 after a median 19 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, strong wind, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$227,916

Typical home value

+7.8%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$227,916
1-year appreciation
+7.8%
3-year appreciation
+20.5%
5-year appreciation
+31.7%
10-year appreciation
+62.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$227,916
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$227,000
Median list price
$239,900
Median price per sqft
$171
1-year sale-price change
+4.4%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+3.3%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$787/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$852/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,056/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,396/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,697/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.1 : 1
Schools include
C R Hanna Elem School, Orion High School, Orion Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strong wind, hail, ice storm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
38.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
247
Days with Moderate air quality
105
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
165

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,521
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,575

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Quad City International Airport (MLI) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quad City International Airport (MLI) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
CGH MEDICAL CENTER, ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER, GENESIS HLTH SYSTEM DBA GENESIS MDL CTR-ILLINI
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-82 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1967
Housing built before 1970
54.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,647
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
64.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,299
Average weekly wage
$1,032
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

OrionState medianUS median
Typical home value$227,916$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$227,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,647$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Orion, IL?
$227,916.
What is the median sale price in Orion, IL?
$227,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Orion, IL?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Orion, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,056/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Orion, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strong wind, hail, ice storm, lightning.
Is Orion, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Orion, IL. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Orion, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Orion, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Orion, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Orion, IL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Orion, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Orion, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Orion, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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