At a Glance
Home Value
$182,300
Zillow: $311,833
Median Rent
$575/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
213/100K
1,953/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
270 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Onekama a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
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 $311,833. 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.
Safety & Crime
Onekama reports 213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,953/100K.
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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population323
Median Age59.8 yrs
Density547/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$311,833
Housing Units317
Rent Burden23.5%
Crime
F
Violent213/100K
Property1,953/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,237/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain36.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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