At a Glance
Median Income
$73,571
$44,382 per capita
Home Value
$245,800
Zillow: $295,383
Violent Crime
49/100K
2,846/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Onaway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Onaway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Onaway a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Onaway residents earn a median household income of $73,571 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,382. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,448 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Onaway is $245,800 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,383. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Onaway reports 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,846/100K.
Education
12.7% of adults in Onaway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Onaway has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population306
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density2,040/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$73,571
Per Capita$44,382
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$2,072M
Avg Weekly Wage$946
Housing
A+
Home Value$245,800
Rent
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$295,383
Housing Units108
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent49/100K
Property2,846/100K
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain24.5 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation2,614 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 44%
Commute32 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Onaway was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.