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Introduction to Orange City, Iowa
Orange City, Iowa, in Sioux county, is located 38 miles NE of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and is 121 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 5,582 people residing in the city.
Orange City History
Orange City was initially recognized as Holland, and was later named as Orange City honoring the Dutch Royalty. This city was established in 1870 by settlers who came from Pella in search of better and cheaper land. It is in Sioux county which was named after the Sioux tribe and was formed in 1851.
Orange City and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Orange City
Parks including the Newton Hills State Park, Veterans Memorial Park and the Lake Alvin State Recreation Area are popular among the residents of Orange City. Sioux County Historical Center is a notable site for the history lovers. There are also commonly visited churches like the First Christian Reformed Church and the New Hope Evangelical Free Church. Tulip Festival takes place in the month of May each year; it is a great time to experience the flora in all its grandeur.
Orange City Transportation
Sioux Gateway Airport, also recognized as Colonel Bud Day Field is the nearest airport.
Orange City Higher Education
Northwestern College is located in Orange City. Other colleges and universities which can be attended in the city including Western Iowa Tech Community College, University of South Dakota, and Buena Vista University.
Orange City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Orange City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
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