In Iowa, a town of 6,000 people may not seem tiny. This happy little community is small enough to be close-knit but big enough to offer some culture and entertainment options.
According to HomeSnacks.net, Orange City, population 6,000, is the happiest town in our great state.
Orange City, Iowa Website Iowa ranked number two, behind Nebraska, for the happiest state in the nation. A recent Pew Research Institute Study indicated that nearly half of American citizens wish they lived somewhere else.
To determine what makes a state or city “the best” they used some criteria that people like.
Orange City, Iowa Website Pretty much everyone can agree that they like a stable economy, a great educational system, low crime rates, entertainment options, and good weather.
A stable home life, good paying jobs, a lot of sunny days, and a reasonable cost of living rank high on most people’s list, as well.
Orange City, Iowa Website Orange City is doing pretty well. They have the second highest rate of home ownership of any city in the state. The unemployment rate sits comfortably below 3%, and most residents commute just 10 minutes to work.
Iowa weather can be fickle, and we all love a beautiful sunny day.
Mark Evans/Flickr Orange City has an average of 211 of them each year. They come in at number seven for most sunny days in the state.
In the past ten years, the population of Orange City has increased 7%.
Jim Frost/Flickr Looks like people want to live in happy towns!
Orange City is the county seat of Sioux County.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr It’s near Iowa’s western border.
The town was called Holland, but later renamed.
J. Stephen Conn Settled in 1870 by people from Pella searching for cheaper land, this area has a rich history.
It’s traditionally a Dutch Reformed town. There’s an annual tulip festival here each May.
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The town is serious about its Dutch heritage.
Ali Eminov/Flickr
Ali Eminov/Flickr There’s a Dutch canal bridge by the windmills in downtown Windmill Park that you won’t want to miss.
Whether you are looking for a new place to live, or just want to see what hanging out in Iowa’s happiest town feels like, Orange City is worth a visit.
Orange City, Iowa Website
Iowa ranked number two, behind Nebraska, for the happiest state in the nation. A recent Pew Research Institute Study indicated that nearly half of American citizens wish they lived somewhere else.
Pretty much everyone can agree that they like a stable economy, a great educational system, low crime rates, entertainment options, and good weather.
Orange City is doing pretty well. They have the second highest rate of home ownership of any city in the state. The unemployment rate sits comfortably below 3%, and most residents commute just 10 minutes to work.
Mark Evans/Flickr
Orange City has an average of 211 of them each year. They come in at number seven for most sunny days in the state.
Jim Frost/Flickr
Looks like people want to live in happy towns!
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr
It’s near Iowa’s western border.
J. Stephen Conn
Settled in 1870 by people from Pella searching for cheaper land, this area has a rich history.
This is a fun place to visit. Dutch sites and historical buildings include the Sioux County Courthouse, Orange City Century Home, and the campus of Northwestern College.
Ali Eminov/Flickr
There’s a Dutch canal bridge by the windmills in downtown Windmill Park that you won’t want to miss.
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