Iowa
Orient is a small town in Iowa with a population of 411. Residents earn $81,250 per year, which is 8% above the national average.
Based on current data, Orient receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Orient offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Orient is $81,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Orient is $109,800, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,304 per month. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Orient experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches, including 25.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,250 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,682 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,022 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,151 |
| Unemployment | 8.3% |
| 131% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 332 |
| County GDP | $663M |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,267 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.98% |
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 69.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |
| Census Median | $109,800 |
| 61% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,304 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.3% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,267 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.98% |
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,151/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 34.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.5 inches |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,351 ft (412 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 934/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2032°N, 94.4173°W |
| County FIPS | 19001 |
Winner: Republican by 45 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.0% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 934/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.3% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Retail Stores | 29 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 20.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 69.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |