Nebraska
Orchard is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 346. Residents earn $48,281 per year, which is 36% below the national average.
Based on current data, Orchard receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Orchard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Orchard is $48,281, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. The poverty rate of 21.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Orchard is $77,900, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Orchard experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches, including 31.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,281 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,266 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $918 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,688 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.3% |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 284 |
| County GDP | $777M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,850 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.66% |
| Commute Time | 17.4 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
| Census Median | $77,900 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $257,145 |
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,850 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.66% |
| Obesity | 43.7% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,812/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.1 inches |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,942 ft (592 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 865/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3365°N, 98.2409°W |
| County FIPS | 31003 |
Winner: Republican by 76.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.0% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 865/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 17.4 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |