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Population
55
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,873 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$44,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$31,806
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Ortley

Ortley started out as a railroad stop in the early 1900s and has kept its quiet rural roots ever since. Located in southwestern Roberts County, the area offers wide-open prairie views, big skies, and an easygoing pace of life. It provides peaceful country living with plenty of room to breathe, along with quick access to the nearby Glacial Lakes for outdoor recreation and neighboring towns for daily essentials.

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