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Onaway, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Cheboygan County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
701
Population
430/sq mi density
$40,159
Median Income
$24,597 per capita
$59,100
Home Value
$194,492 Zillow
$600
Median Rent
40.7% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
251
Violent Crime/100K
2,871 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$40,159 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,100 home value, $600/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
251 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Onaway has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 86.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 430/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3585°N, 84.2272°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Cheboygan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pellston Regional/Emmet County (PLN) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in |
Onaway has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.3").