How long is the commute from Orion, IL?
Workers who live in Orion, IL take an average of 22.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
7.9% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.8 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Orion get to work
| Means of transportation | Orion | Henry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.3% (±3.8 points) | 80.0% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.7% (±2.4 points) | 7.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.1% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.3 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.9% (±3.2 points) | 8.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Orion, the average commute is not measurably different from Henry County (22.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Orion, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Henry County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Henry County, Orion ranks 23 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1864 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Orion
| Vehicles available | Orion | Henry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±3.1 points) | 6.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.0% (±6.0 points) | 27.7% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% (±6.2 points) | 40.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.3% (±7.7 points) | 25.3% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Orion, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Henry County (6.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Orion
| Orion | Henry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.9% (±3.2 points) | 8.7% (±1.3 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±2.0 points) | 93.2% (±1.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.9% (±4.6 points) | 86.7% (±1.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Orion, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Henry County (86.7%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Orion
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orion | — | 22.8 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Western Township | 1.2 mi | 23.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lynn Township (Henry County) | 4.5 mi | 28.9 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Andover | 5.9 mi | 29.7 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Osco Township | 6.1 mi | 25.1 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Rural Township (Rock Island County) | 6.1 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Sherrard | 6.8 mi | 26.6 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Coal Valley | 6.8 mi | 20.4 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Colona Township | 7.0 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rural Township (Rock Island County), IL (17.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lynn Township (Henry County), IL (28.9 minutes), Andover, IL (29.7 minutes), Sherrard, IL (26.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Henry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Atkinson | 23.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 18 (tie) | Hanna Township | 23.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 18 (tie) | Kewanee Township | 23.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 20 | Atkinson Township | 23.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 21 (tie) | Cleveland | 23.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 21 (tie) | Western Township | 23.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 23 (tie) | Orion | 22.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 23 (tie) | Colona Township | 22.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 25 | Colona | 22.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 26 | Galva Township | 22.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 27 | Galva | 21.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 28 | Phenix Township | 20.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 29 | Burns Township | 20.3 minutes (±9.3) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Henry County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Orion
How long is the average commute in Orion?
Workers who live in Orion, IL take an average of 22.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Orion without a car?
5.0% of households in Orion have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Orion?
7.9% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Orion worked from home, and 91.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orion village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orion village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orion village, Illinois
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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