Overview

Introduction to Orange Cove, California

Orange Cove, California, in Fresno county, is 20 miles N of Visalia, California and 26 miles E of Fresno, California. The city is conveniently located inside the Fresno metropolitan area. 

Orange Cove History

Orange Cove was once owned by Elmer M. Sherdian. He made contacts with the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway officials so he could persuade them to construct a road through that district. In fact, it was Sherdian who named the area Orange Cove, though no orange groves existed at that time. The city of Orange Cove was incorporated in 1948.

Orange Cove and Nearby Attractions

  • Meux Home Museum.
  • Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks.
  • Imagine U Children's Museum.
  • Tulare County Museum.
  • Woodville Park.
  • Grant Grove National Parks.

Things To Do In Orange Cove

Orange Cove includes a number of beautiful landscapes surrounded by the orange groves where you can enjoy a wonderful day trip with your family. It is one of the best destinations for skiers. You can also enjoy boating and trout fishing in the nearby Kings River.

Orange Cove Transportation

International air transportation is available from Fresno Yosemite International Airport.

Orange Cove Higher Education

Reedley College is nearby.

Demographics

People

Total Population9,564
Male Share of the Population49.3%
Female Share of the Population50.7%
Senior Citizens8.7%
Employed Population 16+3,062
Age of the Population26

Families

% of people married44.3%
Average household size4

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher4.8%
Median Earnings25+$14,574
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$12,768
Median Earnings With High School Degree$20,938

Wealth

Median Family Income$25,814
% Above Poverty Level52.2%
% Below Poverty Level47.8%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time25 minutes
% Working from Home1.7%
% Walking and Biking to Work5.1%
% Using Public Transportation%

Housing

People Living Alone11.5%
Median Gross Rent$740
Median House Value$129,000

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)90.3%
Irish0.8%
Italian0.5%
Swedish0.2%
German0.1%
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Orange Cove Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyFresno County
Standard Zip Codes93646, 93675
Phone Area Codes559
Time ZoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Approximate Latitude36.64
Approximate Longitude-119.29

Orange Cove Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationORANGE COVE
Distance0.9 miles
Jan Temp37 to 56 F
Apr Temp46 to 76 F
Jul Temp62 to 99 F
Oct Temp49 to 82 F
Annual Precip12.2 inches
StationGRANT GROVE
Distance20.6 miles
Jan Temp27 to 42 F
Apr Temp32 to 48 F
Jul Temp52 to 74 F
Oct Temp40 to 58 F
Annual Precip42 inches
StationBALCH POWER HOUSE
Distance23.9 miles
Jan Temp37 to 53 F
Apr Temp46 to 70 F
Jul Temp66 to 93 F
Oct Temp53 to 77 F
Annual Precip30.9 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Dinuba23,871$42,836
Kingsburg11,839$82,441
Parlier15,120$33,926
Reedley25,493$47,144
Sanger24,978$48,170
Selma24,598$47,803

Orange Cove Public Schools

A. L. Conner Elementary
222 Fourth St.
ZIP: 93646
Primary
Total Enrollment 384
Citrus Middle
1400 Anchor Ave.
ZIP: 93646
Middle
Total Enrollment 593
Mccord Elementary
333 Center St.
ZIP: 93646
Primary
Total Enrollment 471
Orange Cove High
1700 Anchor Ave.
ZIP: 93646
High
Total Enrollment 648
Sheridan Elementary
1001 Ninth St.
ZIP: 93646
Primary
Total Enrollment 560
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