At a Glance
Median Income
$42,143
$14,477 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
Zillow: $118,545
Median Rent
$679/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
63.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
19.0% smoking rate
How Onycha Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Onycha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Onycha a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Onycha residents earn a median household income of $42,143 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,477. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,134 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Onycha is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $118,545. Median rent is $679/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
7.4% of adults in Onycha hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
63.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Onycha has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population208
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density263/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,143
Per Capita$14,477
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$1,662M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$679
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$118,545
Housing Units107
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death14,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain59.1 in/yr
Elevation338 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+63.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute21 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Onycha was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
32.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.