At a Glance
Median Income
$40,159
$24,597 per capita
Home Value
$59,100
Zillow: $194,492
Median Rent
$600/mo
40.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
251/100K
2,871/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
21.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 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 $40,159 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,597. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 825 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Onaway is $59,100 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,492. Median rent is $600/month, with 40.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Safety & Crime
Onaway reports 251 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,871/100K.
Education
9.0% of adults in Onaway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Onaway has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population701
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density430/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,159
Per Capita$24,597
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty21.3%
County GDP$912M
Avg Weekly Wage$921
Housing
A+
Home Value$59,100
Rent$600
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$194,492
Housing Units485
Rent Burden40.7%
Crime
F
Violent251/100K
Property2,871/100K
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,234/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain32.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation840 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Onaway was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Pellston Regional/Emmet County (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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