What are the schools like in Orleans, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Orleans?

The median household income in Orleans, NE is $63,438 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

What is the weather like in Orleans, NE?

Orleans has an average high temperature of 39.0°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Orleans, NE affordable or expensive?

Orleans's cost of living index is 82, where 100 represents the national average. This means Orleans is 18% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $54,400 and the median rent is $500 per month.

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

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

Is Orleans, NE a Good Place to Live?

Orleans is a small town of 373 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $63,438 and a 0.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is 18% below the national average.

Strengths: Orleans 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 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: 81.7

Orleans's overall cost of living index is 81.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Orleans costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.

Metric	Orleans, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$54,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$500	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,438	$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

Metric	Orleans, 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	23.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Orleans sees average highs of 39.0°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 25.1 inches of annual precipitation and 27.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Orleans, NE
Average High — January	39.0°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	25.1"
Annual Snowfall	27.0"

Demographics

Metric	Orleans, NE	National Avg
Population	373	—
Median Age	48.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.5%	22.2%
65 and over	24.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Alma, NE 5 mi Stamford, NE 7 mi Woodruff, KS 10 mi Huntley, NE 10 mi Republican City, NE 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Orleans

Orleans, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68966

Orleans vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orleans, NE affordable or expensive?

Orleans's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average. That makes Orleans roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $54,400 and median rent is $500/month.

What is the crime rate in Orleans, NE?

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?

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

Is Orleans, NE a good place to live?

Orleans, NE has a population of 373, a median household income of $63,438, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%. 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 39.0°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.1 inches with about 27.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Orleans?

Orleans, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68966.

What is the population of Orleans?

The population of Orleans, Nebraska is 373 with a median age of 48.5. 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 82 (100 = US average), median home $54,400, median household income $63,438. 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.