At a Glance
Median Income
$23,000
$16,005 per capita
Home Value
$77,500
Zillow: $88,093
Bachelor's Degree+
2.0%
69.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
19.4% smoking rate
How Orrum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orrum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orrum 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
Orrum residents earn a median household income of $23,000 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,005. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,176 business establishments, including 189 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orrum is $77,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $88,093. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
2.0% of adults in Orrum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
69.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orrum has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population56
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density117/mi²
Male / Female38% / 63%
Foreign Born35.7%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$23,000
Per Capita$16,005
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$5,045M
Avg Weekly Wage$884
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,500
Rent
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$88,093
Housing Units42
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity45.5%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death18,938/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation96 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.0%
High School+69.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Broadband43.3%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Orrum was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
35.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 189 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.