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Orient, IA

Orient, IA.

Population: 848 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$920/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,200/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (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%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, coldWave, hail, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.7 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Greenfield Municipal Airport (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Avg hospital rating
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Median annual property tax
$1,880
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
49.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,574
Average weekly wage
$968
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
58

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

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

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