Western Township is one of twenty-four townships in Henry County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,974 and it contained 1,247 housing units. Western changed its name from Orion Township on April 13, 1857.

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How Western ranks

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#85Fewest uninsured in IL #80Best schools in IL #181Cheapest rent in IL All IL rankings →

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Living in Western

Work & commute in Western

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Most working residents leave Western for work: only 13% work in town. The top destinations are Moline (13%), Orion (13%) and Davenport (12%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Moline

13%

Orion

13%

Davenport, IA

12%

Rock Island

10%

13%Work in townlive and work in Western 13 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 707Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Western →

Health in Western

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Health Grade A−

Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Illinois

9better than IL·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▼ 10 close Habits all close Care 4▲ 3 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

9.2%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIL 15.9% · better 6%Fewer uninsured adultsIL 9.9% · better 10.1%More adults who have had cancerIL 7.6% · worse

Care nearby

Genesis Hlth System Dba Genesis Mdl Ctr-IlliniSilvis · 8.9 mi · ER

Community Health Care, Inc. - the ProjectMoline · 8.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 61273, 61274 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Western →

Natural hazards in Western

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🌪️ Tornadoes

1Does Western flood?paid flood claims since 2015 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 14 declared for Henry County MapWestern vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Western →

Climate in Western

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Western has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 18°Winter

61° / 40°Spring

83° / 62°Summer

63° / 42°Fall

How much snow does Western get?About 36 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 18, with the last in spring around Apr 24.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Western →

Schools in Western

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School Grade A-

The public schools Western’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 77% of Illinois’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#80Best public schoolsof 384 in IL

DistrictOrion CUSD 223Schools3

C R Hanna Elem School A-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 434 students Orion Middle School AMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 244 students Orion High School B+High · Grades 9–12 · 285 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within IL. Ratings are from neighbors.