Iowa
Orange City is a small city in Iowa with a population of 6,312. Residents earn $81,667 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, Orange City receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Orange City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Orange City is $81,667, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Orange City is $245,300, 13% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $815 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Orange City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 16 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 612 per 100,000, 69% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 42.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Orange City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches, including 34.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.8% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,667 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,536 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,072 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $91,219 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,576 |
| County GDP | $3,920M |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Healthcare | 99 |
| Retail | 158 |
| Manufacturing | 94 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,429 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.21% |
| Commute Time | 9.6 min |
| Work from Home | 16.9% |
| Census Median | $245,300 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $309,231 |
| Census Median Rent | $815 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,429 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.21% |
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 3,914/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 99 |
| Total Violent | 16.1/100K |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 16.1/100K |
| Total Property | 611.8/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 225.4/100K |
| Theft | 386.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.9 inches |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,413 ft (431 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,372/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0018°N, 96.0553°W |
| County FIPS | 19167 |
Winner: Republican by 71.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,372/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 99 |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Retail Stores | 158 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 9.6 min |
| Work from Home | 16.9% |