California · Metropolitan Area
Orange Cove is a small city in California with a population of 9,607. Residents earn $38,447 per year, which is 49% below the national average.
Based on current data, Orange Cove receives an overall livability score of 1.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Orange Cove faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.
The median household income in Orange Cove is $38,447, 49% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 39.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Orange Cove is $232,900, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $996 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Orange Cove is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 103 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,556 per 100,000, 21% below the national average.
11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 48.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Orange Cove enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 15.9% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 84.1% |
| 528% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $38,447 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $14,379 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,114 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,784 |
| Unemployment | 9.3% |
| 158% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 39.4% |
| 218% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 44,409 |
| County GDP | $64,217M |
| Restaurants | 1,859 |
| Healthcare | 2,686 |
| Retail | 2,404 |
| Manufacturing | 570 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,543 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.38% |
| Commute Time | 30.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.3% |
| Census Median | $232,900 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $292,643 |
| $/Sq Ft | $217 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $996 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 43.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,543 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.38% |
| Obesity | 46.3% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 18.6% |
| Heart Disease | 8.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 46.3% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.0% |
| Physical Distress | 21.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,008/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,686 |
| Total Violent | 103.1/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 41.2/100K |
| Robbery | 10.3/100K |
| Assault | 51.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,556.1/100K |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 453.4/100K |
| Theft | 494.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 608.0/100K |
| Arson | 30.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 178 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.6 inches |
| 25% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 418 ft (127 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,221/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6211°N, 119.3188°W |
| County FIPS | 06019 |
Winner: Republican by 4.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 48.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,221/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 41 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,686 |
| Restaurants | 1,859 |
| Retail Stores | 2,404 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 178 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 30.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.3% |