At a Glance
Violent Crime
63/100K
2,170/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.4%
62.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Oretta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oretta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oretta a Good Place to Live?
F
1.1 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Oretta reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,170/100K.
Education
2.4% of adults in Oretta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
62.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oretta has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population565
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density257/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$24,884
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,972M
Avg Weekly Wage$964
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$156,173
Housing Units145
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent63/100K
Property2,170/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain64.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation99 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.4%
High School+62.2%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Broadband52.0%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Oretta was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Beauregard Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
41.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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