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Orfordville, WI — ZIP 53576

Population: 2,131 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 53576 (Orfordville, WI) is $317,089 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $364,900 after a median 152 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$317,089

Median home value

+4.2%

1-year change

152

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$317,089
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+19.9%
5-year appreciation
+36.8%
10-year appreciation
+98.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$317,089
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$364,900
Median list price
$355,000
Median price per sqft
$192
1-year sale-price change
+4.3%
Median days on market
152 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+3.4%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Parkview Elementary, Parkview High, Parkview Junior High

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Janesville Ash Beds (11.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
131
Days with Moderate air quality
52
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
177

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,408
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,136

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
65
Nearest airport
Mumm Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+153 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
59.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,718
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
56.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
60,741
Average weekly wage
$1,106
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
257

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 53576State medianUS median
Median home value$317,089$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$364,900$322,500$325,000
Median days on market152 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,718$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 53576?
$317,089.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 53576?
$364,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 53576?
Median days on market: 152 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 53576?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,230/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 53576?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 53576 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 53576?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 53576?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 53576?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 53576?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 53576 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 53576?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 53576?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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