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Ortonville, Minnesota, in Big Stone county, is 110 miles S of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 156 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 2,158 people lived in Ortonville.
In Ortonville, about 61% of adults are married.
In Ortonville, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.
In 2000, Ortonville had a median family income of $39,375.
Ortonville residents donated more money ($25) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.
An estimated 82% of living spaces in Ortonville are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city. In general, Ortonville offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the city compared to other places in the state.
In Ortonville, 87% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Ortonville is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.
Ortonville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Ortonville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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