At a Glance
Median Income
$59,107
$27,619 per capita
Violent Crime
315/100K
3,207/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
75.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Onward Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Onward's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Onward a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Onward residents earn a median household income of $59,107 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,619. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 738 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Onward reports 315 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,207/100K.
Education
5.2% of adults in Onward hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
75.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Onward has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population155
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density1,550/mi²
Male / Female72% / 28%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,107
Per Capita$27,619
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,960M
Avg Weekly Wage$932
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$183,570
Housing Units49
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
F
Violent315/100K
Property3,207/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,871/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation766 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+75.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband49.0%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Onward was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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