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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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 634 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,281/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6611°N, 86.4517°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.6 in |
Orleans has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.0").