Iowa
Orleans is a small town in Iowa with a population of 593. Residents earn $66,058 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Orleans receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Orleans offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Orleans is $66,058, 12% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Orleans is $448,800, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $961 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 86.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Orleans experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches, including 41.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 81.4% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.6% |
| 39% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,058 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $58,542 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $897 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $99,626 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.1% |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 958 |
| County GDP | $1,529M |
| Restaurants | 107 |
| Healthcare | 59 |
| Retail | 107 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,645 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.70% |
| Commute Time | 19.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Census Median | $448,800 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $633,456 |
| Census Median Rent | $961 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,645 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.70% |
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 81.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 4,872/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.1 inches |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,420 ft (433 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 525/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4527°N, 95.0859°W |
| County FIPS | 19059 |
Winner: Republican by 40 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.0% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 525/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Restaurants | 107 |
| Retail Stores | 107 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 19.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |