Ontonagon, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Ontonagon County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,266 Population 344/sq mi density
$46,806 Median Income $32,139 per capita
$92,100 Home Value $142,016 Zillow
$557 Median Rent 22.6% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$46,806 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,100 home value, $557/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Ontonagon, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,806
38% below
$32,139 per capita
Home Value
$92,100
67% below
Zillow: $142,016
Median Rent
$557/mo
52% below
22.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
55% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Ontonagon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ontonagon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
33%
Rent
48%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
208%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ontonagon a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ontonagon residents earn a median household income of $46,806 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,139. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 191 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ontonagon is $92,100 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,016. Median rent is $557/month, with 22.6% 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 1951.

Education

15.2% of adults in Ontonagon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ontonagon has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,266
Median Age62.5 yrs
Density344/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans16.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,806
Per Capita$32,139
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$169M
Avg Weekly Wage$685

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,100
Rent$557
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$142,016
Housing Units864
Rent Burden22.6%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death13,371/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain32.9 in/yr
Elevation642 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Ontonagon was built in 1951.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (99 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.