Orion, Illinois

About Orion

Set in the northwestern part of Illinois, Orion is a small town counting 1,714 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Orion is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.94 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,823 residents per square mile.

📰 Orion News Today

• Orion High School (IL) Football MaxPreps · Aug 15
• Walter "Wally" L. Ladewig Obituary Aug 4, 2026 Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory · Aug 4
• Florien E. Matzen Obituary Jul 7, 2026 Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory · Jul 7
• High school football preview: Orion Chargers KWQC · Aug 10
• Orion 6-year-old named Iowa Kid Captain after rare disease journey WQAD · Aug 6

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Orion Unique

• The only place in America named Orion — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Orion

• Maple Street Grille — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Orion

• Central Park reviews ★
• Love Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Orion

• C R Hanna Elem School
• Orion High School
• Orion Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Orion

🏘️ Nearby Communities