At a Glance
Median Income
$53,021
$31,906 per capita
Home Value
$117,500
Zillow: $202,569
Median Rent
$733/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
17.0% smoking rate
How Ortonville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ortonville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ortonville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ortonville residents earn a median household income of $53,021 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,906. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 221 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ortonville is $117,500 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,569. Median rent is $733/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
21.3% of adults in Ortonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ortonville has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,968
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density470/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,021
Per Capita$31,906
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$336M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,500
Rent$733
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$202,569
Housing Units1,080
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,304/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain25.3 in/yr
Elevation1,042 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute12 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Ortonville was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.