At a Glance
Median Income
$81,250
$32,682 per capita
Home Value
$109,800
Zillow: $166,232
Median Rent
$1,304/mo
25.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
15.9% smoking rate
How Orient Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orient's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orient a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orient residents earn a median household income of $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,682. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 332 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orient is $109,800 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,232. Median rent is $1,304/month, with 25.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
12.0% of adults in Orient hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orient has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population411
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density934/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$32,682
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$663M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,800
Rent$1,304
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$166,232
Housing Units192
Rent Burden25.3%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,151/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation1,351 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Orient was founded in 1879.
The median home in Orient was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.