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Orange County, Texas: crime rate, income and local data
Orange County averaged 2.5 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 39% lower than the Texas rate (4.1). The median household earns $72,104 and the unemployment rate was 5.3% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 85,307 residents.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Orange County?
From 2021 through 2025, Orange County averaged 209 reported violent crimes a year, along with 943 property crimes. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 2.5: 39% lower than the Texas rate (4.1), and 33% lower than the national rate (3.7). Property crime ran at 11.1 per 1,000, against 21.1 statewide. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (70%). CDC death records show about 6 homicide deaths a year in the county (7.1 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Orange County | Per 1,000 | Texas per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 209 | 2.5 | 4.1 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 4 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 41 | 0.48 | 0.52 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 19 | 0.22 | 0.66 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 146 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 943 | 11.1 | 21.1 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 266 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 529 | 6.2 | 14.8 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 148 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (7 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Orange County?
Half of households in Orange County make more than $72,104 and half make less; across Texas the midpoint is $78,476. Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $173,400, and the median rent is $1,100 a month. 13.7% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 11.4%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 2,274 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Orange County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,307 | 30,188,424 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $72,104 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $173,400 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,100 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.0% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 12.5% | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 13.7% | 11.4% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 17.7% | 33.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 75.2% | 62.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.3 | 35.6 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.6% | 91.4% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 14.9% | 17.1% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Orange County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Orange County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are hurricanes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
No active Superfund site is listed in Orange County. 3 former sites have finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Triangle Chemical Co., Palmer Barge Line and Bailey Waste Disposal. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Industrial chemical releases
21 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 2,207,072 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Orange County was covered by 6 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Hurricane 3, Flood 2, Severe Ice Storm 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 3 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 29 community water systems, 1 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 15 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 3 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Orange County?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Orange County on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Orange County?
Orange County has 25 public schools (2024-25) and 1 private school (2023-24) in federal school lists. 3 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 12 fire or EMS stations and 9 police or sheriff stations.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Orange County
Gun shops
8 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Orange County, plus 21 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 5 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Ezpawn (Orange), K & C Pawn Shop INC (Orange), Ray's Pawnshop (Bridge City), The Best Pawn (Orange), The Man Cave (Orange), The Vidor Pawn & Jewelry Shop INC (Vidor), Walmart #283 (Bridge City) and Walmart #457 (Vidor).
Liquor stores
16 liquor stores are on the map in Orange County: Cypress Liquor (Orange), Dirtee South County Line Beverage Barn (Orange), Ib Cheapers Package (Mauriceville), Johnny's Liquor (Vidor), Lone Star Liquor (Pine Forest), Longhorn Liquor Beer & Wine #5 (Orange), Red's Discount Liquor #1 (Orange), Red's Discount Liquor #2 (Orange) and 8 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Orange County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Orange County?
Orange County averaged 209 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 2.5 per 1,000 residents, 39% lower than the Texas rate (4.1). The property-crime rate was 11.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Orange County?
$72,104 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $78,476 for Texas and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Orange County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 2,274 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Orange County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Orange County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are hurricanes (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Orange County?
No active Superfund site is listed in Orange County. 3 former sites have finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Triangle Chemical Co., Palmer Barge Line and Bailey Waste Disposal.
Is there road construction in Orange County right now?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Orange County on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel.
How many nursing homes are in Orange County?
3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Orange County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcasieu Parish, LA | 207,088 | 7.0 | $67,564 |
| Cameron Parish, LA | 5,015 | 4.7 | $75,278 |
| Hardin County | 57,642 | 1.4 | $75,808 |
| Jasper County | 32,727 | 1.9 | $56,723 |
| Jefferson County | 253,878 | 7.5 | $60,026 |
| Newton County | 12,093 | 1.4 | $42,618 |
Cities in Orange County with their own page: Port Arthur.
More: Texas statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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