Onamia, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Aitkin County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
731 Population 746/sq mi density
$26,827 Median Income $22,364 per capita
$126,200 Home Value $299,042 Zillow
$600 Median Rent 36.1% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
1,412 Violent Crime/100K 1,765 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,827 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$126,200 home value, $600/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,412 violent crimes/100K (272% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Onamia, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$26,827
64% below
$22,364 per capita
Home Value
$126,200
55% below
Zillow: $299,042
Median Rent
$600/mo
48% below
36.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,412/100K
272% above
1,765/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
47% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Onamia Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Onamia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
36%
Home Value
45%
Rent
52%
Poverty
202%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
372%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Onamia a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Onamia residents earn a median household income of $26,827 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,364. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Onamia is $126,200 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,042. Median rent is $600/month, with 36.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

Onamia reports 1,412 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 272% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,765/100K.

Education

17.8% of adults in Onamia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Onamia has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population731
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density746/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$26,827
Per Capita$22,364
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$674M
Avg Weekly Wage$917

Housing

A
Home Value$126,200
Rent$600
Ownership52.0%
Zillow$299,042
Housing Units397
Rent Burden36.1%

Crime

F
Violent1,412/100K
Property1,765/100K

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,648/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain28.7 in/yr
Elevation1,263 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute23 min
Broadband73.9%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Onamia was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.