Orleans, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Harlan County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
335 Population 558/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $34,973 per capita
$55,000 Home Value $104,491 Zillow
$506 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value, $506/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Orleans, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,000
20% below
$34,973 per capita
Home Value
$55,000
80% below
Zillow: $104,491
Median Rent
$506/mo
56% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
32% below
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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
80%
Home Value
20%
Rent
44%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Orleans a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Orleans residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,973. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 128 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Orleans is $55,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,491. Median rent is $506/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

22.9% of adults in Orleans hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Orleans has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population335
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density558/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$34,973
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$267M
Avg Weekly Wage$869

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,000
Rent$506
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$104,491
Housing Units207
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,062/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain25.8 in/yr
Elevation2,024 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute26 min
Broadband73.7%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Orleans was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.