What are the schools like in Orange Cove, CA?

Orange Cove is served primarily by Kings Canyon Joint Unified. The district operates 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.6:1.

What is the median household income in Orange Cove?

The median household income in Orange Cove, CA is $33,671 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.7%.

What is the weather like in Orange Cove, CA?

Orange Cove has an average high temperature of 55.3°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.6 inches.

Orange Cove, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Orange Cove, CA affordable or expensive?

Orange Cove's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Orange Cove is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $208,000 and the median rent is $899 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Orange Cove, CA?

Orange Cove has a violent crime rate of 306.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 306.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Orange Cove, CA a Good Place to Live?

Orange Cove is a small town of 9,635 in California, with a median household income of $33,671 and a 13.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Orange Cove stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Orange Cove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Orange Cove city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.3

Orange Cove's overall cost of living index is 100.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Orange Cove costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Orange Cove, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$208,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$899	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	38.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$33,671	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Orange Cove's violent crime rate is 306.9 per 100,000 residents — 19% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

306.9 /100k

Property Crime

306.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Orange Cove is served primarily by Kings Canyon Joint Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Orange Cove, CA	National Avg
School District	Kings Canyon Joint Unified	—
Elementary Schools	12	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	44.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Orange Cove sees average highs of 55.3°F in January and 93.8°F in July, with 19.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Orange Cove, CA
Average High — January	55.3°F
Average High — July	93.8°F
Annual Precipitation	19.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Orange Cove, CA	National Avg
Population	9,635	—
Median Age	24.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	45.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	52.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	37.8%	22.2%
65 and over	6.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Orange Cove

Orange Cove, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93646

Orange Cove vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orange Cove, CA affordable or expensive?

Orange Cove's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Orange Cove roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $208,000 and median rent is $899/month.

What is the crime rate in Orange Cove, CA?

Orange Cove's violent crime rate is 306.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 306.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Orange Cove?

Public schools in Orange Cove are operated by Kings Canyon Joint Unified. The district has 12 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.6:1. 6.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Orange Cove, CA a good place to live?

Orange Cove, CA has a population of 9,635, a median household income of $33,671, and an unemployment rate of 13.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Orange Cove?

Orange Cove averages 55.3°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Orange Cove?

Orange Cove, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93646.

What is the population of Orange Cove?

The population of Orange Cove, California is 9,635 with a median age of 24.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Orange Cove?

Key numbers for living in Orange Cove: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $208,000, median household income $33,671, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Orange Cove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.