At a Glance
Median Income
$52,500
$22,760 per capita
Violent Crime
55/100K
1,127/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 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
2.4 / 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 $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.
Safety & Crime
Orchard reports 55 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,127/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population106
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density1,060/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans69.0%
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$348,650
Housing Units55
Rent Burden22.9%
Crime
F
Violent55/100K
Property1,127/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death5,183/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband46.0%
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.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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