At a Glance
Median Income
$38,393
$27,956 per capita
Home Value
$237,500
Zillow: $418,927
Bachelor's Degree+
4.1%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
14.8% smoking rate
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+
2.6 / 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 3.1% (14% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population87
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density544/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans29.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$38,393
Per Capita$27,956
Unemployment3.1%
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%
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,882/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain14.3 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
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
Broadband84.0%
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.
32.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.