OrchardIL
A town of 1,323. Healthier than 67% of U.S. towns.
What makes Orchard stand out
The thing Orchard does most differently from other towns.
1,323 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Orchard’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Orchard. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Orchard
Most working residents leave Orchard for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Flora (11%), Fairfield (9%) and Mount Vernon (8%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.
Healthier than 33% of U.S. towns
Orchard beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Orchard | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.2% | 10.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.3% | 6.3% |
| More smokers | 16.7% | 12.1% |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Orchard has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
2.7% of Orchard is conserved land
7.0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area | 5 mi | 622 |
| 2. Brush Creek Church Camp | — | 29 |
100% of working residents leave Orchard for work
Where Orchard’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Orchard
Township in Illinois, United States
Orchard Township is located in Wayne County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 604 and it contained 241 housing units.
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- Population
- 631
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 499 ft