Michigan
Ontonagon is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,266. Residents earn $46,806 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ontonagon receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Ontonagon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ontonagon is $46,806, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ontonagon is $92,100, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $557 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5/10.
Ontonagon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches, including 177.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,806 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,139 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $685 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,170 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 191 |
| County GDP | $169M |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 14 |
| Retail | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,840 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.17% |
| Commute Time | 19.5 min |
| Work from Home | 16.3% |
| Census Median | $92,100 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $129,205 |
| Census Median Rent | $557 |
| 52% below US avg |
| Studio | $689 |
| 1 Bedroom | $888 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $973 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,242 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,632 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,840 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.17% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% |
| Depression | 30.6% |
| Mental Distress | 21.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 13,371/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 14 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.9 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 177.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 642 ft (196 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 344/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8663°N, 89.3124°W |
| County FIPS | 26131 |
Winner: Republican by 30.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.2% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.00 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 344/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 14 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 19.5 min |
| Work from Home | 16.3% |