What are the schools like in Orleans, IN?

Orleans is served primarily by Orleans Community Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Orleans?

The median household income in Orleans, IN is $60,873 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Orleans, IN?

Orleans has an average high temperature of 40.2°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Orleans, IN affordable or expensive?

Orleans's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Orleans is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $107,600 and the median rent is $734 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Orleans, IN?

Crime rate data for Orleans is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Orleans, IN a Good Place to Live?

Orleans is a small town of 2,228 in Indiana, with a median household income of $60,873 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Orleans stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Orleans 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: 90.7

Orleans's overall cost of living index is 90.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Orleans costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Orleans, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$107,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$734	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,873	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Orleans is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Orleans is served primarily by Orleans Community Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Orleans, IN	National Avg
School District	Orleans Community Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Orleans sees average highs of 40.2°F in January and 86.6°F in July, with 49.5 inches of annual precipitation and 12.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Orleans, IN
Average High — January	40.2°F
Average High — July	86.6°F
Annual Precipitation	49.5"
Annual Snowfall	12.8"

Demographics

Metric	Orleans, IN	National Avg
Population	2,228	—
Median Age	47.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.8%	22.2%
65 and over	20.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Orleans

Orleans, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

47452

Orleans vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orleans, IN affordable or expensive?

Orleans's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Orleans roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $107,600 and median rent is $734/month.

What is the crime rate in Orleans, IN?

Crime data for Orleans is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Orleans?

Public schools in Orleans are operated by Orleans Community Schools. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 10.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Orleans, IN a good place to live?

Orleans, IN has a population of 2,228, a median household income of $60,873, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Orleans?

Orleans averages 40.2°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.5 inches with about 12.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Orleans?

Orleans, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47452.

What is the population of Orleans?

The population of Orleans, Indiana is 2,228 with a median age of 47.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Orleans?

Key numbers for living in Orleans: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $107,600, median household income $60,873, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Orleans side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.