Orange City, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Sioux County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
6,312
Population
1,372/sq mi density
$81,667
Median Income
$33,536 per capita
$245,300
Home Value
$322,825 Zillow
$815
Median Rent
35.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$81,667 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$245,300 home value, $815/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Orange City experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 26.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,413 ft (431 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,372/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0018°N, 96.0553°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sioux County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in |
Orange City has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.8").