Berrien Springs Courthouse · National Register of Historic Places
Oronoko Township’s story
Oronoko Township in pictures
The archive holds 4 maps from 1927 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Oronoko TownshipMI
A town of 9,074. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
6 bordering townsMap →
Berrien Springs Courthouse · Photo: D.W.ENSIGN & CO. · Public domain
Population
9,074
2025 Census estimate · −1.7% since 2020
Typical home
$320K
+6.2% in a year
Household income
$60K
median
Median age
36.0
years
Jobs based here
2,907
Balanced
TownGrade
C
#523 of 697 in MI
Is Oronoko Township a good place to live?
Oronoko Township is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades C overall, 523rd among Michigan's 697 graded towns, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is health: CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 61% of the country. Its lowest everyday mark is in schools: its public schools trail 83% of Michigan towns on state tests and graduation. A typical home there costs about $320K, 4.9 years of the Niles metro’s $65K median household income. 57% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Oronoko Township, against 26% in Michigan’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. Oronoko Township is home to Andrews University. Oronoko Township is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 76% of U.S. towns.
What makes Oronoko Township stand out
Where Oronoko Township beats most towns.
Berrien Springs CourthouseHistoryA−
2 historic places
2 places on the National Register
Listed for their history, architecture or both.
WalkabilityA−
More walkable than 76% of U.S. towns
12.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
Natural hazardsB+
Low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
College town
26% of Oronoko Township is in college
College Scorecard · IPEDS
How Oronoko Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Michigan), ordered by how far Oronoko Township is from typical.
Its best grade is an A− for history (2 places on the National Register), which describes the town but isn’t part of the overall grade; its C comes from the livability subjects above.
SchoolsC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.5 of 20; 10.1% of households have no carA−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 30% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →Jobs & income$60K median household incomeC+Open →HealthLakeland Hospital, St. Joseph 10.7 miles awayBOpen →Cost of livingB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1% conserved landB−Open →History2 places on the National RegisterA−Open →Civic life2 library visits per resident; 4.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Oronoko Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Oronoko Township, and how to reach them.
PowerMidwest Energy Cooperative19.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBerrien Springs water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Oronoko Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereOronoko Township ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes49103, 49104, 49107, 4910149103 92% · 49104 4% · 49107 2% · 49101 2%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Oronoko Township.
Oronoko Township is shaped by its college students, is healthier than towns with similar incomes and trades workers with Grand Rapids and other neighbors.
#243for trails in MI
| Oronoko Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.6% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.6 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
0.6%
conserved · 120 of 21,166 acres
20 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Andrews University Arboretum | — | 14 |
| 2. Robert G. Feather Park | — | 11 |
| 3. Indian Fields Grove Park | 0.1 mi | 9 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsC−
Oronoko Township’s grade for schools is a C−
Its public schools are run by the Berrien Springs Public Schools. Three of its 8 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Berrien Springs High School, with 554 students.
17%of MI districts it outscoresC−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien Springs Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 424 | B |
| Berrien Springs High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 554 | B |
| Blossomland Learning CenterTop results in townGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 124 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MI on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Oronoko Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 70% of U.S. communities. Since 2009, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Oronoko Township.
30risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
3
paid flood claims since 2009
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade B−
Oronoko Township’s grade for cost of living is a B−
Its typical home is the priciest on its borders; Baroda Township is next at $258K.
56% of households own their home in Oronoko Township. Typical home values rose 6.2% in the year to September 2026. Oronoko Township’s median rent is $922 a month.
$320KZillow home value
| Oronoko Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 56% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $922 a month | $1,047 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Oronoko Township$320K
Michigan$264K
+6.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Oronoko Township has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Oronoko Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 18° and about 63 inches of snow falls in a winter.
63″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–35°
Spring38–58°
Summer60–81°
Fall43–62°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
About one in four working residents works right in Oronoko Township
Oronoko Township has about as many jobs (2,907) as working residents, but only 703 people both live and work here.
About one in 4 of Oronoko Township’s working residents works in town. 17% of Oronoko Township residents live below the poverty line. Jobs based in Oronoko Township fell to 2,907 in 2021, 185 fewer than in 2011.
23%work in town
| Oronoko Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 23% | 5.9% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Oronoko Township23%
Grand Rapids5%
Benton Township5%
South Bend5%
St. Joseph4%
13 mi
median commute distance
2,907
jobs based in Oronoko Township
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 76% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
HealthB
Oronoko Township’s grade for health is a B
Against the 8,957 U.S. towns with household incomes like Oronoko Township’s, it is healthier than 87%, so its B isn’t only a matter of income.
Oronoko Township beats the Michigan average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
61%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Oronoko Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 34% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 17% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 27% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Oronoko Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer smokers | 12.6% | 14.6% |
Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph
10.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
64th
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 26 attractions →Notre Dame Stadium and 14 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Oronoko Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw19 mi Stadium & arenaNotre Dame Stadium
31 mi National ParkIndiana Dunes National Park2.6M visitors a year
19 mi CaveGrotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Notre Dame
10 mi State parkWarren Dunes State Park
12 mi Ancient siteFort St. Joseph
20 mi MuseumStudebaker National MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Notre Dame Stadium: Tysto, Public domain · Indiana Dunes National Park: J. Crocker, Attribution · Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Notre Dame: Know1one1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Warren Dunes State Park: hakkun, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort St. Joseph: Chris Light (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Studebaker National Museum: Unknown, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Oronoko Township
18pages on Oronoko Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Oronoko Township
Andrews UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Oronoko TownshipIn town$35,056 tuitionLake Michigan CollegeCommunity college · Public · Benton Harbor10.5 mi$5,445 in-state tuition
College town 26 of every 100 Oronoko Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
Landmarks
2 places in Oronoko Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Oronoko Township’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Oronoko Township.
Royalton Township next door grades higher for schools (A− to Oronoko Township’s C−) and lower for cost of living (C− to B−).
Berrien TownshipSodus TownshipBerrien SpringsBuchanan TownshipBaroda TownshipRoyalton TownshipOronoko Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oronoko Township | #523 | C | B− | — | C− | B |
| Berrien Township | #574 | C− | B− | — | C− | C+ |
| Sodus Township | — | — | B | — | D | C− |
| Berrien Springs | — | — | B | — | C− | B+ |
| Buchanan Township | #406 | B− | B | — | A− | C+ |
| Baroda Township | #226 | B+ | C+ | — | A | B |
| Royalton Township | #267 | B+ | C− | — | A− | A− |
Sodus Township and Berrien Springs have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Oronoko Township, Berrien Township, Sodus Township, Berrien Springs, Buchanan Township, Baroda Township and Royalton Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Oronoko Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Oronoko Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Oronoko Township, MI a good place to live?
Oronoko Township grades C overall, better than 33% of U.S. towns and #523 of 697 in Michigan. It grades B for health and C− for schools. Schools is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Oronoko Township, MI expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.