At a Glance
Median Income
$41,389
$25,211 per capita
Home Value
$38,800
Zillow: $172,569
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
19.1% 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
3.1 / 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 $41,389 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,211. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 171 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orient is $38,800 , 86% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,569. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
4.0% of adults in Orient hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orient has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population54
Median Age63.5 yrs
Density186/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,389
Per Capita$25,211
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty21.4%
County GDP$282M
Avg Weekly Wage$845
Housing
A+
Home Value$38,800
Rent
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$172,569
Housing Units30
Rent Burden21.9%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death6,479/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain22.4 in/yr
Elevation1,605 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Orient was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.