At a Glance
Median Income
$43,250
$47,175 per capita
Home Value
$417,900
Zillow: $587,302
Median Rent
$735/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
439/100K
3,955/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Orick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orick a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orick residents earn a median household income of $43,250 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,175. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 845 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orick is $417,900 , 48% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $587,302. Median rent is $735/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Orick reports 439 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,955/100K.
Education
13.0% of adults in Orick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orick has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population301
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density63/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,250
Per Capita$47,175
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$1,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035
Housing
F
Home Value$417,900
Rent$735
Ownership45.8%
Zillow$587,302
Housing Units183
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent439/100K
Property3,955/100K
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,533/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation24 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute20 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Orick was built in 1956.
28.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rogue Valley International - Medford (97 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
40.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.