At a Glance
Median Income
$82,557
$32,981 per capita
Violent Crime
273/100K
2,736/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
65.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Ontario Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ontario's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ontario a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ontario residents earn a median household income of $82,557 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,981. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,037 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Ontario reports 273 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,736/100K.
Education
6.7% of adults in Ontario hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
65.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ontario has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population221
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density283/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,557
Per Capita$32,981
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$243,503
Housing Units127
Rent Burden22.1%
Crime
F
Violent273/100K
Property2,736/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,290/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation884 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+65.7%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Ontario was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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