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Orfordville, WI


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Orfordville, Wisconsin

Orfordville, Wisconsin, in Rock county, is 12 miles W of Janesville, Wisconsin (center to center) and 74 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is considered part of the Janesville - Beloit metropolitan area. Orfordville has a population of 1,272.

The People and Families of Orfordville

In Orfordville, about 62% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Orfordville had a median family income of $50,192.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Orfordville ($4,000). Residents gave more to the Independent party than any of the others.

Orfordville Housing

About 81% of housing units in Orfordville are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Orfordville, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Orfordville, WI

Comparing Orfordville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity68
Well-Paid Single Men62
Well-Paid Single Women62
Female Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty86
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times53
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built66
Affordability of Rents34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Affordability of Property Taxes25
People Living Alone21
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