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Orwell, New York

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Population in 2010: 1,167.
Population change since 2000: -6.9%
 
Males: 630  (54.0%)
Females: 537  (46.0%)
Median resident age:

43.1 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 13144.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,409 (it was $35,000 in 2000)
Orwell:

$56,409
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,752 (it was $15,256 in 2000)

Orwell town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $116,767 (it was $58,300 in 2000)
Orwell:

$116,767
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $171,234; detached houses: $187,738; townhouses or other attached units: $467,987; in 2-unit structures: $241,662; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $129,857; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $423,366; mobile homes: $64,434; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $95,273
March 2022 cost of living index in Orwell: 96.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Orwell, NY (2010)
    • 1,10894.9%White alone
    • 191.6%Black alone
    • 171.5%Two or more races
    • 131.1%American Indian alone
    • 70.6%Hispanic
    • 30.3%Asian alone

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Ancestries: German (18.0%), English (15.2%), Irish (11.5%), United States (6.9%), Italian (6.7%), French (6.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 808 feet

Land area: 39.8 square miles.

Population density: 29 people per square mile   (very low).

Orwell, New York map

15 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.2%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Orwell town:

1.5% ($874)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Clay, NY (30.7 miles , pop. 58,805).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (87.8 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (215.6 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Altmar, NY (2.0 miles ),
Redfield, NY (2.4 miles ),
Boylston, NY (2.6 miles ),
Williamstown, NY (2.8 miles ),
Lacona, NY (2.9 miles ),
Pulaski, NY (3.0 miles ),
Sandy Creek, NY (3.0 miles ),
Richland, NY (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 43.56 N, Longitude: 75.95 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 315

Distribution of median household income in Orwell, NY in 2022
Orwell satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $192,000
  • 2021: 3 buildings, average cost: $188,000
  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $206,600
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $187,000
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $144,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $174,000
  • 2016: 5 buildings, average cost: $137,600
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $198,000
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $123,300
  • 2013: 4 buildings, average cost: $197,000
  • 2012: 10 buildings, average cost: $179,600
  • 2011: 16 buildings, average cost: $131,800
  • 2010: 8 buildings, average cost: $102,100
  • 2009: 9 buildings, average cost: $102,800
  • 2008: 13 buildings, average cost: $87,900
  • 2007: 16 buildings, average cost: $104,400
  • 2006: 6 buildings, average cost: $116,900
  • 2005: 7 buildings, average cost: $89,800
  • 2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $74,700
  • 2003: 11 buildings, average cost: $67,000
  • 2002: 11 buildings, average cost: $56,300
  • 2001: 4 buildings, average cost: $66,700
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $66,700
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $66,700
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $66,700
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $66,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Orwell, NY residents
Average permit cost in Orwell, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.1%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Orwell, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (9.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.3%)
  • Construction (8.6%)
  • Educational services (8.0%)
  • Paper (7.8%)
  • Public administration (5.4%)
  • Health care (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (14.6%)
  • Construction (13.6%)
  • Paper (10.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.1%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
  • Truck transportation (4.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (16.5%)
  • Health care (13.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (7.1%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.5%)
Most common occupations in Orwell, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.5%)
  • Cashiers (4.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Carpenters (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (9.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.1%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.7%)

Average climate in Orwell, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Orwell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 69% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 84.9 miles away from Orwell center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 130.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 128.3 miles away from Orwell center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 267.9 miles away from Orwell center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 404.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 90.9 miles away from Orwell center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Oswego County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Snows: 2, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Orwell topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Orwell:

  • Jefferson Community College (about 30 miles; Watertown, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,886)
  • SUNY College at Oswego (about 31 miles; Oswego, NY; FT enrollment: 7,550)
  • Le Moyne College (about 37 miles; Syracuse, NY; FT enrollment: 3,041)
  • Syracuse University (about 38 miles; Syracuse, NY; FT enrollment: 20,717)
  • SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (about 38 miles; Syracuse, NY; FT enrollment: 2,044)
  • Onondaga Community College (about 41 miles; Syracuse, NY; FT enrollment: 8,920)
  • Utica College (about 47 miles; Utica, NY; FT enrollment: 2,952)

Library in Orwell:

  • COGSWELL FREE LIBRARY (Operating income: $24,924; Location: 1999 COUNTY ROUTE 2; 10,337 books; 209 audio materials; 84 video materials; 14 state licensed databases; 4 other licensed databases; 48 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Orwell: Bennett Ridge (A), Castor Corners (B), Orwell Volunteer Fire Company (C), Cogswell Free Library (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Orwell include: Vorea Community Church (A), Greater Victory Fellowship Church (B), Pine Meadows Wesleyan Church (C), Richland Christian Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Potter Cemetery (1), Gilbert Hill Cemetery (2), Pekin Cemetery (3), Chateaugay Cemetery (4), Evergreen Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Jackson Pond (A), Sage Pond (B), Gowdy Pond (C), Lower Reservoir (D), Salmon River Reservoir (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Pekin Brook (A), Pennock Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Oswego County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.6 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

68.5%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

11.2%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

21.5%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

12.3%
Whole state:

7.4%
78 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness in 2010
3 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010
81 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse in 2000
6 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Orwell:

Marital status in Orwell, NY
  • Never married: 22.1%
  • Now married: 59.9%
  • Separated: 3.6%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 7.4%

For population 25 years and over in Orwell:

  • High school or higher: 76.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.9%
  • Unemployed: 19.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.1
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Orwell, NY (based on Oswego County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic25,39517
Mainline Protestant10,40860
Evangelical Protestant5,50453
Other8606
None79,942-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 25
Here:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Oswego County:

0.49 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 49
This county:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 86
This county:

7.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Oswego County:

8.5%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Oswego County:

27.7%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Oswego County:

14.8%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Orwell:

  • WSCP (1070 AM; daytime; 2 kW; SANDY CREEK-PULASKI, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WHEN (620 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSYR (570 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNER (1410 AM; 5 kW; WATERTOWN, NY)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WDCW (1390 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WNSS (1260 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRUN (1150 AM; 5 kW; UTICA, NY)
  • WIBX (950 AM; 5 kW; UTICA, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF UTICA/ROME, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WFBL (1050 AM; 2 kW; BALDWINSVILLE, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Orwell:

  • WSCP-FM (101.7 FM; PULASKI, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WJNY (90.9 FM; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: PUBLIC B/CNG COUNCIL CENTRAL NY, INC)
  • WBDI (106.7 FM; COPENHAGEN, NY; Owner: FORCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WFRY-FM (97.5 FM; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF WATERTOWN, INC.)
  • WVOA-FM (103.9 FM; MEXICO, NY; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WLLG (99.3 FM; LOWVILLE, NY; Owner: THE FLACK BROADCASTING GROUP L.L.C.)
  • WTOJ (103.1 FM; CARTHAGE, NY; Owner: CLANCY-MANCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WOTT (100.7 FM; HENDERSON, NY; Owner: JEFFERSON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WUCL (93.5 FM; REMSEN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WODZ-FM (96.1 FM; ROME, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF UTICA/ROME, INC.)
  • WWJS (90.1 FM; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: LIBERTY COMMUNICATIONS FAMILY B/G)
  • WSLJ (88.9 FM; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WOLF-FM (96.7 FM; OSWEGO, NY; Owner: WOLF RADIO, INC.)
  • WRVJ (91.7 FM; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WTKV (105.5 FM; OSWEGO, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WBGJ (100.3 FM; SYLVAN BEACH, NY; Owner: WOLF RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Orwell:

  • WSPX-TV (Channel 56; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: PAXSON SYRACUSE LICENSE, INC.)
  • WPBS-TV (Channel 16; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY EDUCATIONAL TV COUNCIL, INC)
  • WWTI (Channel 50; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
  • WIXT-TV (Channel 9; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
  • WCNY-TV (Channel 24; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING COUNCIL OF CENTRAL NEW YORK)
  • WWNY-TV (Channel 7; CARTHAGE, NY; Owner: UNITED COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WNYS-TV (Channel 43; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: RKM MEDIA, INC.)
  • WFXV (Channel 33; UTICA, NY; Owner: QUORUM OF UTICA LICENSE, LLC)

Orwell fatal accident list:

Oct 10, 2021 05:11 PM, Beecherville Rd, Lat: 43.580625, Lon: -75.957433, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 30, 2017 10:49 PM, 174 Gay Dr, Lat: 43.521447, Lon: -75.894022, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 13, 2008 06:34 PM, Beech Rd, Lat: 43.506590, Lon: -75.902480, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Apr 17, 1997 87:99 PM, 30, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 6.7mTotal length
  • 884Total average daily traffic
  • 70Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,238Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Orwell)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Orwell, NY)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • STATION, Power House Rd (Lat: 43.528667 Lon: -75.947972), Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WNEL463,
    Assigned Frequencies: 958.750 MHz, Grant Date: 03/07/2022, Expiration Date: 03/18/2032, Certifier: Chris Kelly, Registrant: Utilities Technology Council, 2550 South Clark St., Suite 960, Arlington, VA 22202, Phone: (202) 872-0030, Fax: (202) 872-1331, Email:

  • OR1, 1808 Rt#2 (Lat: 43.576389 Lon: -75.985722), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 61 m, Overall height: 65.5 m, Call Sign: WQNU896,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11285.0 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 6256.54 MHz... (+4 more), Grant Date: 05/05/2021, Expiration Date: 06/03/2031, Certifier: Mike Allen, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • OR2, 150 Gay Drive (Lat: 43.520361 Lon: -75.896500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.3 m, Call Sign: WQNU897,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11365.0 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 05/05/2021, Expiration Date: 06/03/2031, Certifier: Mike Allen, Registrant: Jep Telecom Licensing Services, 20210 Ragazzi Circle - Unit 201, Venice, FL 34293-3354, Phone: (941) 441-6830, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

3
  • Off County Route 50 (Lat: 43.608944 Lon: -75.972694), Type: Tower, Structure height: 61 m, Call Sign: KNKJ556,
    Assigned Frequencies: 454.325 MHz, 454.350 MHz, Grant Date: 05/11/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2009, Cancellation Date: 01/14/2003, Certifier: Paul H Kuzia, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 2300 N Street, N.W., 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • Off County Route 50 (Lat: 43.608944 Lon: -75.972694), Overall height: 71 m, Call Sign: KNKP417,
    Assigned Frequencies: 454.400 MHz, Expiration Date: 04/01/1999, Cancellation Date: 06/05/1999, Registrant: Larson Associates Usa, Inc., 1200 Commerce Dr., Plano, TX 75093, Phone: (214) 612-1373

  • County Route 50, 2.5 Miles Ne Of (Lat: 43.608944 Lon: -75.972694), Call Sign: KPD955, Licensee ID: L01422065,
    Assigned Frequencies: 454.450 MHz, Grant Date: 05/05/2009, Expiration Date: 04/01/2019, Cancellation Date: 09/02/2010, Certifier: Shawn E Endsley, Registrant: Usa Mobility Wireless, Inc., 3000 Technology Dr. #400, Plano, TX 75074, Phone: (972) 801-0000, Fax: (972) 801-1699, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KD2DPA, Licensee ID: L01771315, Grant Date: 02/22/2023, Expiration Date: 03/06/2033, Certifier: Rudolph Reyes, Registrant: Rudolph Reyes, 54 Highfalls Rd, Orwell, NY 13426

  • Call Sign: KD2UJB, Licensee ID: L02359042, Grant Date: 08/06/2020, Expiration Date: 08/06/2030, Certifier: Brian K Cirre, Registrant: Brian K Cirre, 2290 County Route 2, Orwell, NY 13426


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Orwell, NY
  • 49.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 24.8%Wood
  • 22.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.3%Electricity
  • 1.2%Other fuel
  • 0.6%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Orwell, NY
  • 51.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 27.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.8%Electricity
  • 8.1%Wood
  • 2.7%Utility gas


Orwell compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Orwell on our top lists:

  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse (population 1,000+)"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from foreign countries between 2010 and 2011"
  • #81 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop 50,000+)"
  • #94 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
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