At a Glance
Median Income
$39,167
$24,152 per capita
Home Value
$49,100
Zillow: $99,655
Median Rent
$731/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
21.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
15.8% 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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orient residents earn a median household income of $39,167 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,152. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 705 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orient is $49,100 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,655. Median rent is $731/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Education
4.0% of adults in Orient hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orient has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population380
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density507/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$39,167
Per Capita$24,152
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty21.3%
County GDP$1,362M
Avg Weekly Wage$900
Housing
A+
Home Value$49,100
Rent$731
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$99,655
Housing Units177
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,271/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation442 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute39 min
Broadband74.2%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Orient was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.