At a Glance
Median Income
$81,667
$33,536 per capita
Home Value
$245,300
Zillow: $322,825
Median Rent
$815/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.9%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
12.9% smoking rate
How Orange City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orange City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orange City a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orange City residents earn a median household income of $81,667 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,536. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,576 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orange City is $245,300 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,825. Median rent is $815/month, with 35.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
42.9% of adults in Orange City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orange City has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,312
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density1,372/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,667
Per Capita$33,536
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$3,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$245,300
Rent$815
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$322,825
Housing Units2,320
Rent Burden35.5%
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death3,914/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain30.1 in/yr
Elevation1,413 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.9%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute10 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Orange City was founded in 1870.
The median home in Orange City was built in 1975.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.