At a Glance
Median Income
$57,500
$28,254 per capita
Home Value
$130,000
Zillow: $237,727
Median Rent
$675/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
20.6% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ontario residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,254. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 828 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ontario is $130,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,727. Median rent is $675/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
14.5% of adults in Ontario hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ontario has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population380
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density380/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$28,254
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$1,540M
Avg Weekly Wage$905
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,000
Rent$675
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$237,727
Housing Units192
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,508/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.8 in/yr
Elevation870 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute24 min
Broadband71.9%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Ontario was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.