As the name suggests, life in Orange Cove revolves around citrus. Orange, lemon and other vibrantly colored groves surround the city for miles. The city lies in Fresno County, rooted at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the east, about 35 miles from the city of Fresno to the west. Like most small towns in Fresno County, most people live in Orange Cove for the farming industry, as this is one of California’s top agricultural-producing regions. Despite being in such a rural location, residents don’t have to give up the essentials of suburban living. Within the city’s small grid, there are eateries, markets, community parks, schools and medical centers, allowing locals to live, work and play within a stone’s throw of home.
Orange Cove is a quiet city of mostly single family homes in Central California.
Farming is the number one economic activity in Orange Cove.
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Blocks of ranch-style homes in Orange Cove
Orange Cove’s 2-square-mile footprint is laid into grid streets — most of them being residential. The median single-family home price is about $300,000. Ranch-style homes are the standard option on midsize lots planted with decorative citrus trees. These are often around the median price but can start for less than $250,000. A few tract developments have sprouted from the original grid within the last couple of decades. Prices are typically around $350,000 for these relatively newer Spanish-inspired homes.
Many homes in Orange Cove have large grassy yards.
There are some nicely maintained older homes in Orange Cove.
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Family-run eateries on Park Boulevard
Pretty much all of Orange Cove’s commercial activity is on Park Boulevard. There are a couple of markets and a small selection of casual restaurants. These range from Super Burger, a classic American drive-in, to Cabanas, a Salvadoran pupuseria. Reedley, 10 miles west, offers a bit more shopping and dining.
Try some tacos for lunch at Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant in Orange Cove.
Kings Canyon Unified School District
The city is part of the Kings Canyon Unified School District, which Niche gives a B-plus overall grade. The district covers a large area, but Orange Cove students don’t have to leave the city for elementary, middle or high school. This includes B-minus-rated Citrus Middle and B-rated Orange Cove High.
Citrus Middle School serves grades 6-8 in Orange Cove.
Welcome to Orange Cove High School in Orange Cove.
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Sequoia National Park 30 miles east
J.O. Eaton Memorial Park on Park Boulevard, Sheridan Park on the east side and school athletic fields offer space to play in the city. However, this area’s main recreational attractions are Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks in the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the east. Trails for these parks begin about 30 miles from town, where hikers can admire the towering sequoia forests and jagged, white rock faces. Orange Cove Mountain is a small rocky hill that offers an easy hike just outside the city.
Thirty-five miles to Fresno
Agriculture is the dominant industry here and in most of Fresno County. Along with the miles of citrus groves surrounding the city, there are many produce processing and distribution centers. Aside from farming, folks might work at local businesses in town or at United Health Center-Orange Cove, the city’s small hospital. Fresno, California’s fifth largest city by population, is 35 miles west. The Fresno Yosemite International Airport is the closest place for commercial flights.
Dealing with droughts
Even though agriculture is the dominant industry here, Orange Cove only receives an average of about 12 inches of annual rainfall. Most of it comes during the winter. In contrast, the summer months have almost no rainfall and average high temperatures close to 100 degrees. These conditions lead to periods of drought, during which the city will restrict water usage. It’s best practice for residents to conserve water however they can. The Orange Cove Police Department serves the city; however, specific crime statistics for the area aren't available.
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