Onota Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
541 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,782 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$303,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$700 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$440 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Alger County
1
Michigan
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Alger County
1
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 40 17
Feb 2 27 19
Mar 2 24 27
Apr 2 10 39
May 3 1 51
Jun 3 0 60
Jul 3 0 66
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 4 46
Nov 3 19 33
Dec 2 38 22

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 6%

Schools

AuTrainOnota Public School
4 miles, NW 2.3 star
Superior Central School
7 miles, SW 2.3 star
Munising High and Middle School
15 miles, SE 1.4 star
William G Mather Elementary School
15 miles, SE 2.3 star

Colleges

Northern Michigan University
22 miles, NW 1.9 star
Bay de Noc Community College
47 miles, SW 1.4 star
Michigan Technological University
88 miles, NW 4.1 star

Hospitals

Marquette General Hospital
22 miles, NW 2.3 star
Bell Hospital
34 miles, NW 4.1 star
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
48 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Delta County Airport
51 miles, SW 1 star
Ford Airport
70 miles, W 1 star
Houghton County Memorial Airport
87 miles, NW 1 star