At a Glance
Median Income
$38,447
$14,379 per capita
Home Value
$232,900
Zillow: $300,169
Median Rent
$996/mo
46.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
307/100K
307/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
48.2% high school+
Unemployment
15.7%
39.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.3%
18.2% smoking rate
How Orange Cove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orange Cove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orange Cove a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orange Cove residents earn a median household income of $38,447 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,379. The unemployment rate stands at 15.7% (336% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,409 business establishments, including 1,859 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orange Cove is $232,900 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,169. Median rent is $996/month, with 46.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Orange Cove reports 307 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 307/100K.
Education
11.2% of adults in Orange Cove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
48.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orange Cove has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Data Overview
People
Population9,607
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density5,221/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born34.3%
Veterans0.8%
Economy
F
Median Income$38,447
Per Capita$14,379
Unemployment15.7%
Poverty39.4%
County GDP$64,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
B
Home Value$232,900
Rent$996
Ownership43.0%
Zillow$300,169
Housing Units2,523
Rent Burden46.2%
Crime
F
Violent307/100K
Property307/100K
Health
Obesity46.3%
Diabetes18.6%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death9,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain19.6 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation418 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+48.2%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute31 min
Broadband71.3%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries41
Did You Know?
Orange Cove was founded in 1948.
The median home in Orange Cove was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
34.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,859 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 178 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.