Orchard City, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Delta County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,193 Population 277/sq mi density
$65,282 Median Income $33,325 per capita
$286,500 Home Value $378,829 Zillow
$1,511 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,282 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$286,500 home value, $1,511/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Orchard City, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,282
13% below
$33,325 per capita
Home Value
$286,500
2% above
Zillow: $378,829
Median Rent
$1,511/mo
30% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
41% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
19% below
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Orchard City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Orchard City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
102%
Rent
130%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Orchard City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Orchard City residents earn a median household income of $65,282 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,325. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,041 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Orchard City is $286,500 , 2% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,829. Median rent is $1,511/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

19.9% of adults in Orchard City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Orchard City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,193
Median Age53.9 yrs
Density277/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,282
Per Capita$33,325
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$1,203M
Avg Weekly Wage$920

Housing

A
Home Value$286,500
Rent$1,511
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$378,829
Housing Units1,421
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity25.9%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,512/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain12.5 in/yr
Elevation5,385 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Orchard City was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Montrose Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.