Ormiston, United Kingdom
Scotland · United Kingdom
Ormiston is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 2,040. Elevation: 289 ft (88 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ormiston
Ormiston is a village in East Lothian, Scotland, near Tranent, Humbie, Pencaitland and Cranston, located on the north bank of the River Tyne at an elevation of about 276 feet (84 m).
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| Population | 2,040 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.9130°, -2.9399° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.3 inches (1,124 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,167 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Ormiston
Ormiston is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 2,040. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ormiston vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Ormiston vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,167 |
| 35% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,167 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $946 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 186 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $369,988 |
| 31% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,229 |
| 6% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 816 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 331.2 sq mi (857.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.9130°N, 2.9399°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in |
Ormiston has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Total Area | 331.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Ormiston
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ormiston
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital FM Edinburgh | edinburgh, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CareSound Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Forth1 | pop music, popular | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| East Coast FM Haddington | easy listening | MP3 320 kbps | |
| BFBS Scotland | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Edge 1 | - | MP3 | |
| TD1 Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio ENRG | alternative, edinburgh | MP3 | |
| 242 RADIO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EHFM | community radio, edinburgh | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio GH | folk | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Ormiston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre | ||||
| Adam Smith Heritage Centre | ||||
| Auld Wemyss Ways Heritage Centre | ||||
| Coastal Centre Exhibition | ||||
| Coastal Communities Museum | ||||
| Cockburn Geological Museum | ||||
| Dalkeith Museum | ||||
| Dynamic Earth | ||||
| Glenkinchie Distillery Visitor Centre | ||||
| HMY Britannia | ||||
| John Gray Centre | ||||
| Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Museum of Childhood | ||||
| Museum of Edinburgh | ||||
| Museum of Magic, Fortune-Telling and Witchcraft | ||||
| Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage | ||||
| Musselburgh Museum | ||||
| Myreton Motor Museum | ||||
| National Mining Museum Scotland | ||||
| National Museum of Flight | ||||
| National Museum of Scotland | ||||
| Prestongrange Mining Museum | ||||
| Scottish Seabird Centre | ||||
| St Cecilia's Hall | ||||
| Surgeons' Hall Museums | ||||
| Talbot Rice Gallery | ||||
| The King's Gallery | ||||
| The People's Story Museum | ||||
| The Spirit of Leithers | ||||
| Thirlestane Castle | ||||
| Trinity Apse | ||||
| Trinity House | ||||
| Wemyss Cave Museum & Visitor Centre |
Libraries in Ormiston
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artiscience Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Craigmillar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalkeith Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Danderhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edinburgh Law School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edinburgh University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| George Waterston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gilmerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gorebridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| John Gray Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinghorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkcaldy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lasswade Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lauderdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leith Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Loanhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Longniddry Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Map Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| McDonald Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moray House Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moredun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Musselburgh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newbattle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newtongrange Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Noreen and Kenneth Murray Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Berwick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Piershill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Playfair Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portobello Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Scottish Poetry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Neighbourhood Office and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Templehall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tranent Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windmill Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ormiston
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Fortune Sunday Market | |||||
| Haddington Farmers' Market | |||||
| Kirkcaldy Farmers Market | |||||
| Leith Market | |||||
| Leith Market | |||||
| Tron Kirk Market | |||||
| Tron Kirk Market | |||||
| Why Not? |
Cafes in Ormiston
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ormiston
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ormiston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archerfield Fine Ales | ||||
| Barney's Beer | ||||
| Barney's Beer | ||||
| BellField Brewery | ||||
| Blair's Brewery | ||||
| Blair's Brewery | ||||
| Campervan Brewery | ||||
| Campervan Brewery | ||||
| Cross Borders Brewing Co. | ||||
| Krafty Brew | ||||
| Krafty Brew | ||||
| Newbarns Brewery | ||||
| Newbarns Brewery | ||||
| Pilot | ||||
| Pilot |
Stadiums & Teams in Ormiston
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ormiston
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Dundee Airport | DND | Medium Airport |
| Leuchars Station Airfield | ADX | Medium Airport |
| Archerfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Balado Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Balgone Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Balgrummo Steading Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Castleton Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Charterhall Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dollar airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| East Fortune Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eccles Newton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fife Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fingland | - | Small Airport |
| Forfar Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kingsmuir Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kirriemuir Farm Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Latch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Midlem Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nairns Mains Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nether Huntlywood Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Perth/Scone Airport | PSL | Small Airport |
| Pilmuir Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Portmoak Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Kirknewton | - | Small Airport |
| Teuchats Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thankerton private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Ormiston
26 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| A&E | ||
| Ballenden House | ||
| Blackford Clinic | ||
| Crew 2000 | ||
| Edinburgh Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| Edinburgh Osteopathic Surgery | ||
| Este Medical Group | ||
| Ferry Road Foot Clinic | ||
| Fertility & Reproductive Endocrine Unit | ||
| Gateway to Recovery Clinic | ||
| Inchkeith House - Podiatry Dept. | ||
| Marchhall Centre | ||
| Ocean Terminal Vaccination Clinic | ||
| OPD1 | ||
| OPD2 | ||
| OPD3 | ||
| OPD4 | ||
| OPD5 | ||
| OPD6 | ||
| Pódia | ||
| Portobello Foot Care | ||
| Portobello Health Hub | ||
| Pregnancy Support Unit | ||
| The Goddess Clinic | ||
| The Salt Cave | ||
| Victoria Medical Practice |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ormiston
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ormiston Parish Church |
Quick Facts
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14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Ormiston?
Ormiston has a population of 2,040 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 331.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Ormiston expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,167, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $369,988 (31% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,229 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Ormiston?
Ormiston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.3 inches, with 7.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ormiston?
Ormiston has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $946. There are 186 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ormiston?
The median home value in Ormiston is $369,988. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,229. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Ormiston?
50.0% of adults in Ormiston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Ormiston?
90% of residents speak only English at home.
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