Ortley, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Day County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
62 Population 28/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $28,465 per capita
$41,000 Home Value $246,456 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$41,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ortley, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,750
48% below
$28,465 per capita
Home Value
$41,000
85% below
Zillow: $246,456
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.5%
219% above
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Ortley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Home Value
15%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
319%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ortley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ortley residents earn a median household income of $38,750 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,465. The unemployment rate stands at 11.5% (219% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 268 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ortley is $41,000 , 85% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,456. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

17.0% of adults in Ortley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ortley has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population62
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$28,465
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$381M
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Housing

A+
Home Value$41,000
Rent
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$246,456
Housing Units37
Rent Burden22.7%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death6,776/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain25.7 in/yr
Elevation1,844 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute20 min
Broadband43.8%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Ortley was founded in 1906.
The median home in Ortley was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.