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Ortley, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Day County County
Ortley, SD
At a Glance
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)
Is Ortley a Good Place to Live?
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 5.7% (58% 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.
Safety & Crime
Ortley reports 449 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,142/100K.
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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.