What are the schools like in Orchard, CO?

School district data for Orchard is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Orchard?

The median household income in Orchard, CO is $36,477 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Orchard, CO?

Orchard has an average high temperature of 41.6°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 22.7 inches.

Orchard, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Orchard, CO affordable or expensive?

Orchard's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Orchard is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $239,500 and the median rent is $1,188 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Orchard, CO?

Orchard has a violent crime rate of 154.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 959.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Orchard, CO a Good Place to Live?

Orchard is a small town of 86 in Colorado, with a median household income of $36,477 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Orchard stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Orchard is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Orchard 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: 97.0

Orchard's overall cost of living index is 97.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Orchard costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Orchard, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$239,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,188	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$36,477	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Orchard's violent crime rate is 154.8 per 100,000 residents — 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

154.8 /100k

Property Crime

959.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Orchard, CO	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Orchard sees average highs of 41.6°F in January and 90.2°F in July, with 14.3 inches of annual precipitation and 22.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Orchard, CO
Average High — January	41.6°F
Average High — July	90.2°F
Annual Precipitation	14.3"
Annual Snowfall	22.7"

Demographics

Metric	Orchard, CO	National Avg
Population	86	—
Median Age	54.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	62.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	9.3%	22.2%
65 and over	34.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jackson Lake, CO 4 mi Wiggins, CO 8 mi Weldona, CO 8 mi Trail Side, CO 16 mi Morgan Heights, CO 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Orchard

Orchard, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

80649

Orchard vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orchard, CO affordable or expensive?

Orchard's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Orchard roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $239,500 and median rent is $1,188/month.

What is the crime rate in Orchard, CO?

Orchard's violent crime rate is 154.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 959.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Orchard?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Orchard, CO a good place to live?

Orchard, CO has a population of 86, a median household income of $36,477, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Orchard?

Orchard averages 41.6°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.3 inches with about 22.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Orchard?

Orchard, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 80649.

What is the population of Orchard?

The population of Orchard, Colorado is 86 with a median age of 54.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Orchard?

Key numbers for living in Orchard: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $239,500, median household income $36,477, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Orchard side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.