At a Glance
Median Income
$27,462
$18,088 per capita
Home Value
$174,300
Zillow: $239,227
Violent Crime
409/100K
1,630/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Onyx Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Onyx's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Onyx a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Onyx residents earn a median household income of $27,462 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,088. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Onyx is $174,300 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,227. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Onyx reports 409 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,630/100K.
Education
19.0% of adults in Onyx hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Onyx has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population574
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density50/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$27,462
Per Capita$18,088
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
B
Home Value$174,300
Rent
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$239,227
Housing Units408
Rent Burden33.1%
Crime
F
Violent409/100K
Property1,630/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation3,685 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Onyx was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (102 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
49.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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