Ormsby: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in Ormsby is $80,625 (1.1× higher than Watonwan County median $71,699; 1.1× below Minnesota median $89,062), with homes at a median value of $75,000. The surrounding county supports 8,245 jobs (avg $53,706).
- $69,768 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Minnesota $91,811).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $80,625 — below the Minnesota median ($87,024). Poverty rate 10.3% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 0.9× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 10.3% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 1.4% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $9,880 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $689,311 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $69,768 (vs Minnesota $91,811) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $52,987 |
| Median Household Income | $80,625 (vs Minnesota $87,024) |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $80,625 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 2.8% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 8% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 7.9% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 8,245 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $442,789,020 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $53,706 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 2,881,100 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% (at Minnesota median) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 47 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 390,454 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 8,307.50 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Crop Totals, Grain, Hogs, Corn |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 597 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 7,352 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 381,494 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 9 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 4 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 8 |
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 14 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 21 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 16 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 12 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 8 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (1)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Vet's Superamerica Fairmount |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 3.0 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | LONSDALE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $148,909,621 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,436.19 (vs Minnesota $8,335) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 20,025 people (vs Minnesota 32,889) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 88.9% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 7.9% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 40.0 years (vs Minnesota 37.5y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 37.3% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12