Orfordville is a small town of 1,523 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $66,172
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Orfordville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Orfordville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Orfordville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.4
Orfordville's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Orfordville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Orfordville, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$165,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,172
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Orfordville's violent crime rate is 176.9 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
176.9 /100k
Property Crime
1385.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Orfordville is served primarily by Parkview School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Orfordville, WI
National Avg
School District
Parkview School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Orfordville sees average highs of 27.4°F in January
and 83.1°F in July,
with 38.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 37.3 inches of snow per year.
Orfordville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Orfordville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $165,300 and median rent is N/A/month.
Orfordville's violent crime rate is 176.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1385.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Orfordville are operated by Parkview School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Orfordville, WI has a population of 1,523, a median household income of $66,172, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Orfordville averages 27.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.3 inches
with about 37.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Orfordville, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53576.
The population of Orfordville, Wisconsin is 1,523 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Orfordville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $165,300, median household income $66,172, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Orfordville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
