Orchard Mesa, CO
Living in Orchard Mesa
Bikeability3
Walkability14
Commute86
Public Transit4
Affordability72
Public Safety63
Airports7
Hospitals93
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.7kPopulation-511 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate29%
Some College46%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income-$4.6k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office22%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$189kMedian Home Value-$14k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$267 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197931%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
LP gas1%
Utility gas91%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Orchard Mesa
United States45
Colorado43
Grand Junction Metro Area44
Mesa County44
Property Crime in Orchard Mesa
United States48
Colorado55
Grand Junction Metro Area65
Mesa County65
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 31 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 39 | 1 | 4 |
| Apr | 47 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 1 | 3 |
| Jun | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 36 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Orchard Mesa
Inland Flooding41
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Orchard Mesa, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Orchard Mesa, CO
Lutheran Church & School of Messiah
3 miles, NW
Pear Park Baptist School
4 miles, NE
Bookcliff Christian School
4 miles, N
Life Academy
4 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Orchard Mesa, CO
Colorado Mesa University
3 miles, NW
Western Colorado University
93 miles, E
Fort Lewis College
127 miles, S
Colorado School of Mines
183 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Orchard Mesa, CO
West Springs Hospital
3 miles, N
St Marys Medical Center
4 miles, NW
Community Hospital
7 miles, NW
Colorado Canyons Hospital and Medical Center
14 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Orchard Mesa, CO
Grand Junction Regional Airport
6 miles, N
Montrose Regional Airport
50 miles, SE
Canyonlands Field
69 miles, W
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
90 miles, E