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Cost of Living in Orrville, AL

Population: 120 | Alabama

60
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Orrville is 40% less expensive than the national average.

50
Housing
34
Home Values
90
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Orrville, AL: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 60, Orrville, AL is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 40% cheaper than the national average and 14% below the Alabama state average of 74. Orrville is a small community of 120 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Orrville's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $666 (50% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $105,000 (66% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.3x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Orrville is $24,531, which is 67% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 33% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Orrville. The area sees an average annual temperature of 63.6°F, with summers averaging 79°F and winters around 48°F. Annual rainfall totals 55.4 inches spread over roughly 108 days. The mild climate is a draw for many residents and keeps utility costs moderate year-round.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$24,531
vs US Median ($75,149)
-67%

Housing

Median Rent
$666/mo
Median Home Value
$105,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$414/mo

Climate in Orrville

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

63.6°F
Avg Temperature
55.4"
Rainfall / Year
108d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 57 62 68 76 83 88 91 91 87 78 67 59
Avg °F 45 50 56 63 70 77 81 80 75 64 53 47
Low °F 34 38 44 50 58 67 70 69 63 51 40 36
Rain" 5.4 5.8 5.4 4.8 3.7 4.6 4.4 4.6 3.9 3.2 4.2 5.4

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