Orfordville, Wisconsin
Orfordville is a village of 1,473 people in Rock County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Orfordville
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails and 4 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Orfordville Depot, Risum Round Barn and Purdy Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 10°F, and about 37 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Orfordville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Orfordville
Orfordville is a village in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located at the intersection of Highway 11, Highway 213, and the Wisconsin and Southern Railroad. The population was 1,473 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Orfordville, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Orfordville Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Railway station in Orfordville, the United States
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Risum Round Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Round barn in Wisconsin, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes4
Knute's Bar & Grill
Bar and pub
206 East Beloit Street, Orfordville
Shopping1
Orfordville Lumber Inc
Hardware store · 0.4 mi
602 West Brodhead Street, Orfordville
History
The origin of its name came when a surveyor suggested Orford after a town in New Hampshire. It remained that until the establishment of a post office, when it was confused with Oxford, Wisconsin. The name was then changed to Orfordville at the suggestion of the postmaster general.
From the History section of Orfordville, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Map of Orfordville
19 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 10°F | 1.6 in | 10.3 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 14°F | 1.8 in | 9.3 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 25°F | 2.1 in | 4.5 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 35°F | 3.7 in | 0.9 in |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 4.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 57°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 50°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 39°F | 2.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 28°F | 2.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 17°F | 2.0 in | 9.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Brodhead Wwtp Hcn (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Rock County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-19: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2007-08-26: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (JVL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Janesville 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Beloit 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Durand 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- South Beloit 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Rockton 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Brooklyn 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Roscoe 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Monroe 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Stoughton 20 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Machesney Park 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Orfordville Village Hall, TheCatalyst31, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Risum Round Barn (Brodhead, WI), Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orfordville Depot, Sean Lamb ( Slambo ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2 Trucks Working in a Field, Toberjack307, CC BY-SA 4.0
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