Orestes, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Madison County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
290 Population 617/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $21,316 per capita
$85,600 Home Value $113,798 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,600 home value, $842/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Orestes, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,750
28% below
$21,316 per capita
Home Value
$85,600
70% below
Zillow: $113,798
Median Rent
$842/mo
28% below
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
181% above
22.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Orestes Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Orestes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
30%
Rent
72%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
281%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Orestes a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Orestes residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,316. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,484 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Orestes is $85,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,798. Median rent is $842/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.

Education

10.1% of adults in Orestes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Orestes has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population290
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density617/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$21,316
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty22.5%
County GDP$5,526M
Avg Weekly Wage$961

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,600
Rent$842
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$113,798
Housing Units164
Rent Burden18.5%

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,656/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation870 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Orestes was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.