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Orchard, IA

Orchard, IA.

Population: 688 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$336,290
1-year appreciation
+6.7%
3-year appreciation
+17.6%
5-year appreciation
+41.0%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$337,147
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
strongWind, drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
39.9 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Henry Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-42 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,952
Median annual property tax
$1,938
Households with broadband internet
38.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,333
Average weekly wage
$1,084
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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