At a Glance
Median Income
$64,504
$32,745 per capita
Home Value
$109,900
Zillow: $202,041
Median Rent
$817/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
19.2% 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+
3.5 / 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 $64,504 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,745. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orleans is $109,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,041. Median rent is $817/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
10.0% of adults in Orleans hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orleans has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,191
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density1,281/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,504
Per Capita$32,745
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$992M
Avg Weekly Wage$867
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,900
Rent$817
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$202,041
Housing Units1,048
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,621/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation634 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Orleans was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.