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Orrtanna, PA
Census-designated place in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
Population
143
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
721
ZIP codes
0
Orrtanna and its ZIP codes
Orrtanna at a glance
- Orrtanna is about 2.5 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Orrtanna.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,008
33,249 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,234
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$819M
FY 2026, $7,891 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Orrtanna, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
452
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
266
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
46.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Orrtanna
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McKnightstownCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.4 |
| CashtownCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.5 |
| FairfieldBorough | 4 mi | 0.7 |
| ArendtsvilleBorough | 6.1 mi | 0.8 |
| GettysburgBorough | 6.8 mi | 1.7 |
| Carroll ValleyBorough | 7 mi | 5.4 |
| BiglervilleBorough | 8.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Table RockCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake HeritageCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.9 |
| Emmitsburg, MDTown | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| Blue Ridge SummitCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Mont AltoBorough | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| BendersvilleBorough | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| HunterstownCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| AspersCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Sabillasville, MDCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Orrtanna, PA in?
- Orrtanna is in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Orrtanna, PA?
- About 143 people live in Orrtanna, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Orrtanna?
- Nearby places include McKnightstown (2.5 mi), Cashtown (2.5 mi), Fairfield (4 mi), Arendtsville (6.1 mi), Gettysburg (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023