At a Glance
Median Income
$71,386
$13,819 per capita
Violent Crime
302/100K
2,020/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
75.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 sunny days/yr
How Orason Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orason's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orason a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orason residents earn a median household income of $71,386 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,819. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,200 business establishments, including 815 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Orason reports 302 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,020/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Orason hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
75.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orason has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population697
Median Age19.5 yrs
Density2,112/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,386
Per Capita$13,819
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$212,493
Housing Units85
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent302/100K
Property2,020/100K
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes16.6%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain28.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation17 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+75.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Orason was built in 2010.
20.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Brownsville/South Padre Island International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 815 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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