Orchid is a town in Indian River County, Florida, United States. The Town of Orchid is part of the Sebastian–Vero Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 516 at the 2020 US Census, up from 415 in the 2010 US Census. Most of the town is actually a gated community called Orchid Island Golf and Beach Club. East of SR A1A, there is a beach front condominium complex. The rest of Orchid is uninhabited islands. Some of the islands are Plug Island, Preachers Island, and Horseshoe Island. North of Horseshoe Island is Pelican Island, the first National Wildlife Refuge in the United States. Running along the town limits (mostly) is the historic, unpaved Jungle Trail.

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Town numbers

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Area code772

Living in Orchid

Housing in Orchid

$3.35M Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $3,350,000 in May 2026.

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Work & commute in Orchid

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Most working residents leave Orchid for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Vero Beach (7%), Sebastian (5%) and Orlando (5%). Half commute less than 63 miles.

Vero Beach

Sebastian

Orlando

Windsor

2%Work in townlive and work in Orchid 63 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 195Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Orchid →

Health in Orchid

Compared with Florida

15better than FL·6worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 5 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▲ 6▼ 2 close Habits 3▲ 1 close Care 6▲ 1 close Mind 2▲ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

5%Fewer uninsured adultsFL 15.9% · better 6.2%Fewer binge drinkersFL 14.6% · better 22.9%More adults who have had cancerFL 9.1% · worse

Care nearby

Orlando Health Sebastian River HospitalSebastian · 6.5 mi · ER

Tcch Gifford Health CenterVero Beach · 6.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Orchid · CMS · HRSAHealth in Orchid →

Natural hazards in Orchid

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 96% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding

6Does Orchid flood?paid flood claims since 1998 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Orchid MapOrchid vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Orchid →

Climate in Orchid

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Orchid has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 54°, and snow is almost unheard of.

73° / 56°Winter

80° / 65°Spring

89° / 75°Summer

83° / 70°Fall

How much snow does Orchid get?Almost none.Rain & snow →Does it ever freeze?In about 24% of years.Frost →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Orchid →