This Tiny Iowa Town Is One Of The Happiest Places In America
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Rachel Morey Flynn
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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.
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.
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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.
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Orange City has an average of 211 of them each year. They come in at number seven for most sunny days in the state.
Looks like people want to live in happy towns!
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It's near Iowa's western border.
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.
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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.
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