At a Glance
Median Income
$38,393
$27,956 per capita
Home Value
$237,500
Zillow: $418,927
Violent Crime
460/100K
1,611/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.1%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Orchard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orchard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orchard a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orchard residents earn a median household income of $38,393 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,956. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,567 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orchard is $237,500 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,927. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Orchard reports 460 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,611/100K.
Education
4.1% of adults in Orchard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orchard has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population87
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density544/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans78.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$38,393
Per Capita$27,956
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$29,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277
Housing
B
Home Value$237,500
Rent
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$418,927
Housing Units47
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent460/100K
Property1,611/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,882/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain14.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,408 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute66 min
Broadband50.0%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Orchard was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Denver International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
31.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.
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