Orion
Village in Henry County, Illinois
Orion is a village in Henry County, Illinois, with 1,754 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Lynn Center, 4.0 miles S.
- 1,754residents (2020 Census)
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.4 km²
- 1,876 / sq mipopulation density
- 61273ZIP code
About Orion
Orion ( OR-ee-on) is a village in Henry County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,754 at the 2020 census. It is the site for transmitters for many of the Quad Cities' radio and television stations, including KLJB, KWQC-TV, WMWC-TV, WQAD-TV, WQPT-TV and KQIN. FM radio station transmitters include WLKU and WXLP.
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Living in Orion
- Median household income
- $94,375
- Median home value
- $178,500
- Median rent
- $833/mo
- Median age
- 38.4
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Orion had 1,754 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,754 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,876 per sq mi (724 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Orion at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Henry County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,754 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.93 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.3515° N, 90.3763° W |
| ZIP code | 61273 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1756601 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Orion
- Lynn Center4.0 mi S
- Osco4.9 mi E
- Andover5.9 mi SE
- Swedona6.0 mi SW
- Ophiem6.8 mi S
- Sherrard6.8 mi SW
- Coal Valley6.8 mi NW
- Cable8.4 mi SW
- Colona8.7 mi N
- Carbon Cliff10.2 mi N
- Coyne Center10.2 mi W
- Silvis10.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Orion
What county is Orion in?
Orion is in Henry County, Illinois.
What is the population of Orion, IL?
1,754 people lived in Orion at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Orion, IL?
The ZIP code of Orion is 61273.
What towns are near Orion?
Lynn Center (4.0 mi), Osco (4.9 mi), Andover (5.9 mi), Swedona (6.0 mi), Ophiem (6.8 mi).
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