Orleans, Nebraska

Quick Statistics

Orleans is a community in Harlan County, Nebraska, home to about 337 people spread across 0.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $31,406 a year, and a typical home is worth about $64,400. About 42.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 90.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 13 percent over the past decade.

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337
Total Population
▼ down 13% since 2012
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0.60 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$31,406
Median Personal Income
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$64,400
Median Home Value
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42.7%
College Educated
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90.6%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 5.7 points since 2010
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Among the Nebraska towns GeoStat tracks, Orleans ranks number 266 of 583 in population, number 296 in median household income, number 445 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Orleans typically top out near 89°F in July, while January nights average about 16°F. The area sees roughly 24 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Orleans
# Town Distance Population
1.Alma, NE5.1 mi.1,154
2.Stamford, NE7.4 mi.178
3.Huntley, NE10.3 mi.24
4.Republican City, NE12.5 mi.92
5.Oxford, NE12.6 mi.652
6.Long Island, KS13.5 mi.136
7.Ragan, NE15.1 mi.12
8.Atlanta, NE16.4 mi.133
Frequently Asked Questions About Orleans

What is the population of Orleans, Nebraska?
Orleans has a population of about 337 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Orleans, Nebraska in?
Orleans is located in Harlan County, Nebraska.

What is the median home value in Orleans, Nebraska?
The median home value in Orleans is about $64,400, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Orleans, Nebraska?
The median personal income in Orleans is about $31,406 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Orleans, Nebraska?
Since 1950, 26 tornadoes have been recorded in Harlan County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Orleans, Nebraska?
Typical July highs run about 89 degrees and January lows about 16 degrees, with around 24 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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