At a Glance
Median Income
$77,500
$36,143 per capita
Home Value
$176,300
Zillow: $279,262
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
15.8% smoking rate
How Orfordville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orfordville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orfordville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orfordville residents earn a median household income of $77,500 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,143. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,943 business establishments, including 389 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orfordville is $176,300 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,262. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
26.3% of adults in Orfordville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orfordville has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,567
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,317/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita$36,143
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$10,849M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
Housing
A+
Home Value$176,300
Rent
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$279,262
Housing Units660
Rent Burden18.4%
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation887 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Orfordville was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 389 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.