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Orleans, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Orange County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,191 Population 1,281/sq mi density
$64,504 Median Income $32,745 per capita
$109,900 Home Value $190,936 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
112 Violent Crime/100K 3,799 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,504 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,900 home value, $817/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Orleans, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,504
14% below
$32,745 per capita
Home Value
$109,900
61% below
Zillow: $190,936
Median Rent
$817/mo
30% below
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
112/100K
70% below
3,799/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
86%
Home Value
39%
Rent
70%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Orleans a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 2.5% (31% below 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 $190,936. 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.

Safety & Crime

Orleans reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,799/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,191
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density1,281/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,504
Per Capita$32,745
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$992M
Avg Weekly Wage$867

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,900
Rent$817
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$190,936
Housing Units1,048
Rent Burden23.0%

Crime

F
Violent112/100K
Property3,799/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,621/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.