At a Glance
Median Income
$66,058
$58,542 per capita
Home Value
$448,800
Zillow: $688,917
Median Rent
$961/mo
17.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
12.8% smoking rate
How Orleans Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orleans's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orleans a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orleans residents earn a median household income of $66,058 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,542. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orleans is $448,800 , 59% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $688,917. Median rent is $961/month, with 17.7% 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 1974.
Education
40.0% of adults in Orleans hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orleans has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population593
Median Age57.7 yrs
Density525/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.0%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,058
Per Capita$58,542
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$1,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$897
Housing
C+
Home Value$448,800
Rent$961
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$688,917
Housing Units655
Rent Burden17.7%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,872/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
Elevation1,420 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Orleans was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (77 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
13.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.