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A town of 962.
Orvil Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 1,116 in 2000, 977 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2014 and 3 maps from 1951 on.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Orvil Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Orvil Township.
Most working residents leave Orvil Township for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Lincoln (26%), Springfield (12%) and Chicago (3%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
| Orvil Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 10% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $76,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emden Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 90 | B+ |
| Hartsburg-Emden Jr-Sr High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 | 85 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Orvil Township has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 18° and about 19 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Orvil Township beats the Illinois average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 19% of adults binge drink in Orvil Township, where Illinois’ towns sit at 18% and U.S. towns at 16%. 33% of Orvil Township adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Orvil Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 35% | 36% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 23% | 25% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 9.7% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Orvil Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.7% | 15.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 7.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 51% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Orvil Township; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Orvil Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
Where Orvil Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Township in Illinois, United States
Orvil Township is located in Logan County, Illinois. As of the 2020 census, its population was 977 and it contained 471 housing units. Communities found in this township are Hartsburg and Emden.
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Orvil Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.