At a Glance
Median Income
$46,042
$30,071 per capita
Home Value
$95,400
Zillow: $120,031
Median Rent
$855/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
16.0% smoking rate
How Onaga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Onaga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Onaga a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Onaga residents earn a median household income of $46,042 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,071. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 747 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Onaga is $95,400 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,031. Median rent is $855/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
28.3% of adults in Onaga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Onaga has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population680
Median Age58.3 yrs
Density1,030/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,042
Per Capita$30,071
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$1,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,400
Rent$855
Ownership49.6%
Zillow$120,031
Housing Units320
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain32.5 in/yr
Elevation1,113 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute20 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Onaga was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.