Orange City, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
6,312 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,667 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$245,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$581 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$647 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sioux County
1
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sioux County
1
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 17
Feb 1 5 22
Mar 2 6 34
Apr 3 2 47
May 3 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 71
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 1 49
Nov 1 4 34
Dec 1 7 20

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 14% of residents leaning left and 82% leaning right.

Liberal (14%) (83%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 2, IA State House District 3, IA
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Schools

MOC-Floyd Valley High School
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Orange City Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 5 star
Unity Christian High School
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Northwestern College
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Dordt University
8 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Northwest Iowa Community College
15 miles, NE • 2.8 star
St Luke's College
38 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Orange City Area Health System
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Sioux Center Health
7 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Floyd Valley Healthcare
15 miles, SW • 5 star
Sanford Sheldon Medical Center
16 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
53 miles, N • 1.4 star
Eppley Airfield
118 miles, S • 2.8 star
Lincoln Airport
153 miles, SW • 1 star
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