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Orange City, IA


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Orange City, Iowa

Orange City, Iowa, in Sioux county, is 38 miles NE of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 121 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 5,582 people in the city.

The People and Families of Orange City

In Orange City, about 56% of adults are married. Many folks in Orange City are married and settled down.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Orange City had a median family income of $49,076. You won't find a lot of people in Orange City living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,750) in Orange City. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Orange City.

Orange City Housing

Approximately 80% of housing in Orange City is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Orange City, 78% of commuters drive to work. Orange City is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

Orange City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyOrange City Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyOrange City Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 6%Orange City College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Orange City Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Orange City Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Orange City Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 18%Orange City Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Orange City, IA

Comparing Orange City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens74
Well-Paid Single Women69
Well-Paid Single Men43
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Racial Diversity28
Male Share of the Population22
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size69

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
College Educated Adults810
People in Middle Class or Better68
Median Family Income68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Housing Recently Built58
People Living Alone42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime99

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