Montana
Orchard Homes is a small city in Montana with a population of 5,280. Residents earn $68,649 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Orchard Homes receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Orchard Homes offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Orchard Homes is $68,649, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Orchard Homes is $473,100, making it a premium housing market at 68% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $962 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Orchard Homes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches, including 43.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
| English Only | 90.9% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.1% |
| 32% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,649 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,530 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,019 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,548 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,394 |
| County GDP | $1,926M |
| Restaurants | 96 |
| Healthcare | 155 |
| Retail | 167 |
| Manufacturing | 94 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,266 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.90% |
| Commute Time | 14.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Census Median | $473,100 |
| 68% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $962 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,266 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.90% |
| Obesity | 26.3% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.7% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.8% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,195/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| FEMA Disasters | 273 |
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 14.1 inches |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,137 ft (956 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 940/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8542°N, 114.0768°W |
| County FIPS | 30081 |
Winner: Republican by 40.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.3% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.68 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 940/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Restaurants | 96 |
| Retail Stores | 167 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 273 |
| Avg Commute | 14.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |