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Ortley, SD
Town in Roberts County, South Dakota.
Population
73
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
33
ZIP codes
0
Ortley and its ZIP codes
Ortley at a glance
- Ortley is about 2.7 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Roberts County. PPP loans are for Ortley.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,899
3,420 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,604
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$123M
FY 2026, $12,003 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ortley, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
627
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
25
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 2°F
25.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Ortley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaubayCity | 4.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Enemy SwimCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.9 |
| SummitTown | 8.6 mi | 0.5 |
| GrenvilleTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| MarvinTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| WebsterCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| Agency VillageCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.2 |
| RoslynTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| WilmotCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Peever FlatsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| PeeverTown | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| FlorenceTown | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| South ShoreTown | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| CoronaTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| EdenTown | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| WallaceTown | 22 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ortley, SD in?
- Ortley is in Roberts County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Ortley, SD?
- About 73 people live in Ortley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ortley?
- Nearby places include Waubay (4.9 mi), Enemy Swim (7.9 mi), Summit (8.6 mi), Grenville (13 mi), Marvin (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023