Onekama, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Manistee County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
323 Population 547/sq mi density
$182,300 Home Value $347,979 Zillow
$575 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Onekama, MI

At a Glance

Home Value
$182,300
35% below
Zillow: $347,979
Median Rent
$575/mo
51% below
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
30% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Onekama Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
65%
Rent
49%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Onekama a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Onekama is $182,300 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,979. Median rent is $575/month, with 23.5% 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 1958.

Education

23.7% of adults in Onekama hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Onekama has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population323
Median Age59.8 yrs
Density547/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$35,764
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$985

Housing

Home Value$182,300
Rent$575
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$347,979
Housing Units317
Rent Burden23.5%

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,237/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
Elevation639 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Onekama was founded in 1845.
The median home in Onekama was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (86 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.