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Orange City, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Sioux County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
6,312 Population 1,372/sq mi density
$81,667 Median Income $33,536 per capita
$245,300 Home Value $309,231 Zillow
$815 Median Rent 35.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
16 Violent Crime/100K 612 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$81,667 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$245,300 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
16 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Orange City, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,667
9% above
$33,536 per capita
Home Value
$245,300
13% below
Zillow: $309,231
Median Rent
$815/mo
30% below
35.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
16/100K
96% below
612/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.9%
27% above
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
291 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
109%
Home Value
87%
Rent
70%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
127%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
4%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Orange City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.7% (25% below 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 $309,231. 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.

Safety & Crime

Orange City reports 16 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 612/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population6,312
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density1,372/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,667
Per Capita$33,536
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$3,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072

Housing

A+
Home Value$245,300
Rent$815
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$309,231
Housing Units2,320
Rent Burden35.5%

Crime

F
Violent16/100K
Property612/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault16/100K
Burglary225/100K

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death3,914/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.