South Dakota
Ortley is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 62. Residents earn $38,750 per year, which is 48% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ortley receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Ortley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ortley is $38,750, 48% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Ortley is $41,000, 85% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Ortley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches, including 58.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $38,750 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,465 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $863 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,519 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 268 |
| County GDP | $381M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,400 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 13.17% |
| Commute Time | 20.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |
| Census Median | $41,000 |
| 85% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,400 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 13.17% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,776/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.7 inches |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 58.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,844 ft (562 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3349°N, 97.2049°W |
| County FIPS | 46037 |
Winner: Republican by 29.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.0% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 32.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 38 |
| Avg Commute | 20.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |