What are the schools like in Orient, IL?

School district data for Orient is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Orient?

The median household income in Orient, IL is $37,938 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.0%.

What is the weather like in Orient, IL?

Orient has an average high temperature of 39.5°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.8 inches.

Orient, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Orient, IL affordable or expensive?

Orient's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Orient is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $46,700 and the median rent is $675 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Orient, IL?

Crime rate data for Orient is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Orient, IL a Good Place to Live?

Orient is a small town of 311 in Illinois, with a median household income of $37,938 and a 9.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Orient stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Orient is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Orient city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 86.3

Orient's overall cost of living index is 86.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Orient costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Orient, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$46,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$675	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$37,938	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Orient is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Orient, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Orient sees average highs of 39.5°F in January and 88.1°F in July, with 45.5 inches of annual precipitation and 9.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Orient, IL
Average High — January	39.5°F
Average High — July	88.1°F
Annual Precipitation	45.5"
Annual Snowfall	9.8"

Demographics

Metric	Orient, IL	National Avg
Population	311	—
Median Age	46.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	12.5%	22.2%
65 and over	25.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

West Frankfort, IL 3 mi Freeman Spur, IL 4 mi Zeigler, IL 4 mi Buckner, IL 5 mi Christopher, IL 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Orient

Orient, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62874

Orient vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orient, IL affordable or expensive?

Orient's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Orient roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $46,700 and median rent is $675/month.

What is the crime rate in Orient, IL?

Crime data for Orient is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Orient?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Orient, IL a good place to live?

Orient, IL has a population of 311, a median household income of $37,938, and an unemployment rate of 9.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Orient?

Orient averages 39.5°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.5 inches with about 9.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Orient?

Orient, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62874.

What is the population of Orient?

The population of Orient, Illinois is 311 with a median age of 46.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Orient?

Key numbers for living in Orient: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $46,700, median household income $37,938. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Orient side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.