At a Glance
Median Income
$52,500
$22,760 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
17.8% 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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orchard residents earn a median household income of $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,760. 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 372 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Education
12.1% of adults in Orchard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orchard has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population106
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density1,060/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$22,760
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$995M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$369,679
Housing Units55
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death5,183/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation1,094 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Orchard was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.