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Orange’s story
Orange in pictures
4 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A town of 289. Healthier than 76% of U.S. towns.
Population
289
+3.9% since 2010
Median home value
$359K
Census ACS
Household income
$57K
median
Median age
60.6
years
Jobs based here
102
A commuter town
What makes Orange stand out
The 2 things Orange does most differently from other towns.
Small town
289 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
AndersonWalkerAdamsLibertyUnionRushvilleOrange
Orange’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →63°
Clear
H 0° · L 49°
Local news
All →- Wear orange in the woods: Deer hunting seasons are underwayMLive.com · Oct 2
- How Vikings’ ‘Big Citrus’ found a way through setbacks to carve out NFL roleStar Tribune · Oct 2
- Kinnaur Kailash Range Glows Orange In Stunning Sunset View From KalpaThe Times of India · Oct 2
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Orange. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 24% of U.S. towns
Orange beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Indiana
0 better24 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Orange | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.1% | 8.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.1% | 15.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.2% | 6.8% |
Decatur County Memorial Hospital
11.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
33rd
percentile among IN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Orange’s public schools outperform 66% of Indiana districts
The public schools Orange’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 66% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Rock Amish School Private | 1–8 | 32 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within IN on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Orange
Most working residents leave Orange for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Rushville (15%), Shelbyville (14%) and Greensburg (6%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Orange2%
Rushville15%
Shelbyville14%
Greensburg6%
Greenfield4%
17 mi
median commute distance
102
jobs based in Orange
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Orange has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
13″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–39°
Spring42–63°
Summer62–83°
Fall44–65°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 15
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.
47risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Orange for work
Where Orange’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
102jobs based in Orange
2%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
4 places in Orange on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Orange
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Orange is an unincorporated community in Orange Township, Fayette County, Indiana, United States.
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- Elevation
- 1,099 ft