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Orchard Mesa
City in Colorado, United States
Overview
Orchard Mesa is a suburban and semi-rural community just southeast of Grand Junction, Colorado. Known for its fruit orchards, scenic views of mesas and rivers, and friendly atmosphere, it offers a laid-back Colorado lifestyle with convenient access to outdoor recreation. Its neighborhoods vary from family-friendly residential streets to rural vineyard-backed properties.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Colorado
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
39.04°, -108.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost
$2,225
Local Cost
$1,590
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
82
English
100
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
22.8°C
Winter Avg
-2.2°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
-25.0°C
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
378 mm
Internet Speed
481 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
12
Transport
60
Walk Score
60
Footways
120.0
Airport
GJT
Distance
9 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.
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