What are the schools like in Orchard City, CO?

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

What is the median household income in Orchard City?

The median household income in Orchard City, CO is $69,556 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Orchard City, CO?

Orchard City has an average high temperature of 39.9°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 39.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Orchard City, CO affordable or expensive?

Orchard City's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Orchard City is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $280,200 and the median rent is $1,044 per month.

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

Orchard City has a violent crime rate of 77.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1729.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Orchard City, CO a Good Place to Live?

Orchard City is a small town of 3,150 in Colorado, with a median household income of $69,556 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Orchard City stands out for an affordable cost of living.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Orchard City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Orchard City 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: 96.8

Orchard City's overall cost of living index is 96.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Orchard City costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Orchard City, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$280,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,044	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,556	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Orchard City's violent crime rate is 77.0 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

77.0 /100k

Property Crime

1729.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Orchard City, 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	21.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Orchard City sees average highs of 39.9°F in January and 93.0°F in July, with 12.5 inches of annual precipitation and 39.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Orchard City, CO
Average High — January	39.9°F
Average High — July	93.0°F
Annual Precipitation	12.5"
Annual Snowfall	39.7"

Demographics

Metric	Orchard City, CO	National Avg
Population	3,150	—
Median Age	52.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	16.4%	22.2%
65 and over	28.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cedaredge, CO 6 mi Delta, CO 8 mi Lazear, CO 10 mi Hotchkiss, CO 14 mi Olathe, CO 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Orchard City

Orchard City, CO is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

81410 81418

Orchard City vs Other Cities

Orchard City, CO vs Cedaredge, CO Orchard City, CO vs Delta, CO Orchard City, CO vs Lazear, CO Orchard City, CO vs Hotchkiss, CO Orchard City, CO vs Olathe, CO

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orchard City, CO affordable or expensive?

Orchard City's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Orchard City roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $280,200 and median rent is $1,044/month.

What is the crime rate in Orchard City, CO?

Orchard City's violent crime rate is 77.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1729.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Orchard City?

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

Is Orchard City, CO a good place to live?

Orchard City, CO has a population of 3,150, a median household income of $69,556, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. 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 City?

Orchard City averages 39.9°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.5 inches with about 39.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Orchard City?

Orchard City, CO is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 81410, 81418.

What is the population of Orchard City?

The population of Orchard City, Colorado is 3,150 with a median age of 52.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Orchard City?

Key numbers for living in Orchard City: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $280,200, median household income $69,556, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Orchard City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.