Ormsby, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Watonwan County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
123 Population 351/sq mi density
$46,500 Median Income $24,796 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $310,005 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,500 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Ormsby, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,500
38% below
$24,796 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
79% below
Zillow: $310,005
Bachelor's Degree+
2.3%
93% below
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Ormsby Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ormsby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
21%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ormsby a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ormsby residents earn a median household income of $46,500 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,796. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 343 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ormsby is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,005. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Education

2.3% of adults in Ormsby hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ormsby has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population123
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density351/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,500
Per Capita$24,796
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$611M
Avg Weekly Wage$929

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$310,005
Housing Units74
Rent Burden23.7%

Health

Obesity33.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,012/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
Elevation1,204 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Ormsby was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.