Onsted, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Jackson County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,283
Population
1,199/sq mi density
$65,349
Median Income
$29,066 per capita
$166,500
Home Value
$275,623 Zillow
$811
Median Rent
24.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$65,349 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,500 home value, $811/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Onsted experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 26.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 985 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,199/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0061°N, 84.1893°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in |
Onsted has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.0").