At a Glance
Median Income
$54,625
$33,863 per capita
Home Value
$157,100
Zillow: $203,499
Median Rent
$698/mo
18.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
16.1% smoking rate
How Ossineke Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ossineke's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ossineke a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ossineke residents earn a median household income of $54,625 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,863. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 898 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ossineke is $157,100 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,499. Median rent is $698/month, with 18.1% 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 1970.
Education
11.9% of adults in Ossineke hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ossineke has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population888
Median Age53.3 yrs
Density243/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,625
Per Capita$33,863
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$1,517M
Avg Weekly Wage$993
Housing
A+
Home Value$157,100
Rent$698
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$203,499
Housing Units566
Rent Burden18.1%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain31.9 in/yr
Elevation614 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed181 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ossineke was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Alpena County Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 181 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.