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Orrtanna, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Orrtanna is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 124. Residents earn $50,703 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
124 Population 620/sq mi density
$50,703 Median Income $29,620 per capita
$233,300 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,703 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$233,300 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,703
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $233,300
17% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.9%
50% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.6%
28% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.9%
28% lower than US avg

How Orrtanna Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population124
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density620/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans87.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,703
Per Capita$29,620
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$4,729M
Commute87 min

Housing

A
Home Value$233,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units46
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.4 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation682 ft (208 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute87 min
Broadband57.0%
Libraries6

Is Orrtanna a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Orrtanna receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Orrtanna offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Orrtanna is $50,703, 33% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 87 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Orrtanna is $233,300, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Orrtanna experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Orrtanna has a population of 124 with a density of 620 people per square mile. The median age is 34.2 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.3%), with 7.3% Hispanic.

Population

124
Total Population
620
People / sq mi
34.2yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.1%
Female 58.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Orrtanna vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.5%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.5%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Orrtanna vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Orrtanna is $50,703, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 87 minutes.

Income: Orrtanna vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,703
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,620
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049
IRS Avg AGI$75,220

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.9%
28% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,237
County GDP$4,729M

Business (County)

Restaurants225
Healthcare165
Retail307
Manufacturing106

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,531
58% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.37%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time86.8 min
Drive Alone73.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Orrtanna is $233,300, 17% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$233,300
17% below US avg
Median List Price$335,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$335,900
$/Sq Ft$214
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio98.2%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.2%
Housing Units46
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,531
58% above US avg
Effective Rate2.37%
Orrtanna has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.4 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.4 inches
22% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density620/sq mi
Coordinates39.8441°N, 77.3605°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42001
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.6-point margin. 57.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.4%
D 32.7%

Winner: Republican by 33.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.9%
50% below US avg
High School+83.1%
Graduate Degree+17.5%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density620/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access57.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities165
Restaurants225
Retail Stores307

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute86.8 min
Drive Alone73.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.4%

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