At a Glance
Median Income
$64,286
$27,566 per capita
Home Value
$96,500
Zillow: $155,069
Median Rent
$748/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
65.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
14.7% smoking rate
How Onarga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Onarga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Onarga a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Onarga residents earn a median household income of $64,286 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,566. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Onarga is $96,500 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,069. Median rent is $748/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
10.1% of adults in Onarga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
65.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Onarga has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,362
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density816/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born32.7%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,286
Per Capita$27,566
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$1,119M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,500
Rent$748
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$155,069
Housing Units498
Rent Burden19.7%
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.4 in/yr
Elevation676 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+65.2%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute19 min
Broadband77.2%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Onarga was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
32.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.