Orange City, Iowa
Orange City is a city of 6,426 people in Sioux County, Iowa, founded in 1870.
Why visit Orange City
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 16 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Main Street Theatres Holland Plaza, Sioux County Courthouse and Zwemer Hall, Northwestern College.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 9°F, and about 35 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Orange City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Orange City
Orange City is a city in, and the county seat of, Sioux County, Iowa, United States. Its population was 6,267 in the 2020 census, an increase from 5,582 in 2000. Named after William of Orange, the community maintains its Dutch settler traditions visibly, with Dutch storefront architecture and an annual Tulip Festival.
From the Wikipedia article Orange City, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Main Street Theatres Holland Plaza
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
450th Street, Orange City
Museums and landmarks6
Sioux County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Iowa, United States
Zwemer Hall, Northwestern College
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
United States historic place
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes16
Downtown Grille
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
121 3rd Street Northwest, Orange City
Fr-Sa 17:00-21:00
M & H Chinese Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.4 mi
114 2nd Street Northeast, Orange City
4 more on the map.
History
Orange City was first called Holland and was later renamed in honor of Dutch royalty, the Prince of Orange. The city was founded in 1870 by settlers from Pella, Iowa, who were looking for cheaper and better land.
As the county seat of Sioux County, the city is the location of the Sioux County Courthouse, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Orange City, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship11
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare3
Map of Orange City
66 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 9°F | 0.7 in | 6.8 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 14°F | 0.9 in | 7.7 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 25°F | 1.7 in | 5.6 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 36°F | 3.0 in | 3.1 in |
| May | 73°F | 48°F | 4.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 59°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 51°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 39°F | 2.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 25°F | 1.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 14°F | 1.0 in | 6.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sioux Ctr 2 Se (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sioux County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-06-24: Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2018-08-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2014-07-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Le Mars Municipal Airport (LRJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Alton 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Le Mars 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Hawarden 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Primghar 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Akron 28 mi southwest, about 45 min by car
- Kingsley 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
- Cherokee 31 mi southeast, about 50 min by car
- Moville 35 mi south, about 57 min by car
- Sioux City 39 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- South Sioux City 41 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Sioux county ia courthouse, Josejuan05 at English Wikipedia, CC0
- Sioux county ia courthouse 2, Josejuan05, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Reformed Church Orange City IA, Firstreformedoc, CC BY-SA 4.0
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