Orange, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Orange County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,000
Population
1,488/sq mi density
$68,833
Median Income
$30,225 per capita
$252,800
Home Value
$343,958 Zillow
$1,070
Median Rent
22.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
438
Violent Crime/100K
1,429 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$68,833 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$252,800 home value, $1,070/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
438 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Orange enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 16.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 527 ft (161 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,488/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2478°N, 78.1132°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in |
Orange has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.6").