Orange County , Texas

Population: 84,993 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $73,372 Home $163,400 Rent $1,018/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 84,993 residents, Orange County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Texas and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Orange County in the top 14% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with hurricane exposure the dominant local risk.

$73,372
Median Income
household
$163,400
Home Value
median
$1,018/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $73,372
Per Capita Income $36,408
Poverty Rate 12.7%
Median Home Value $163,400
Median Gross Rent $1,018/mo
Owner Occupied 75.0%
Renter Occupied 25.0%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 84,993
Median Age 37.9 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 17.8%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

38.4%
Obesity
10.9%
Diabetes
15.8%
Smoking
36.6%
High Blood Pressure
27.6%
No Physical Activity
25.6%
Depression
41.9%
Insufficient Sleep
72.7%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Moderate

Overall risk score: 85.9  ·  86th national percentile

🌊 Flood
80.20
🌪️ Tornado
89.22
🌀 Hurricane
95.20
🔥 Wildfire
89.44
❄️ Winter Storm
40.64
🌍 Earthquake
45.61
☀️ Drought
43.10

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