What are the schools like in Orchard, NE?

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, NE is $45,357 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Orchard, NE?

Orchard has an average high temperature of 35.4°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Orchard, NE affordable or expensive?

Orchard's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Orchard is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $73,800 and the median rent is $681 per month.

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

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

Is Orchard, NE a Good Place to Live?

Orchard is a small town of 382 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $45,357 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Orchard stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 85.7

Orchard's overall cost of living index is 85.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Orchard costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Orchard, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$73,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$681	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,357	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Orchard, NE	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	20.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Orchard sees average highs of 35.4°F in January and 87.9°F in July, with 26.1 inches of annual precipitation and 31.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Orchard, NE
Average High — January	35.4°F
Average High — July	87.9°F
Annual Precipitation	26.1"
Annual Snowfall	31.7"

Demographics

Metric	Orchard, NE	National Avg
Population	382	—
Median Age	36.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.5%	22.2%
65 and over	23.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Royal, NE 6 mi Ewing, NE 7 mi Page, NE 10 mi Clearwater, NE 12 mi Brunswick, NE 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Orchard

Orchard, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68764

Orchard vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orchard, NE affordable or expensive?

Orchard's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Orchard roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $73,800 and median rent is $681/month.

What is the crime rate in Orchard, NE?

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

What are the schools like in Orchard?

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

Is Orchard, NE a good place to live?

Orchard, NE has a population of 382, a median household income of $45,357, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. 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 Orchard?

Orchard averages 35.4°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.1 inches with about 31.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Orchard?

Orchard, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68764.

What is the population of Orchard?

The population of Orchard, Nebraska is 382 with a median age of 36.5. 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 86 (100 = US average), median home $73,800, median household income $45,357. 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.