Ontonagon County, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
5,870 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,844 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$101,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$455 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$456 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 37 13
Feb 1 22 15
Mar 2 20 25
Apr 2 7 39
May 3 0 51
Jun 3 0 60
Jul 3 0 65
Aug 3 0 63
Sep 4 0 55
Oct 3 3 43
Nov 2 19 30
Dec 2 36 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 38, MI State House District 110, MI
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Schools

Ontonagon Area School
3 miles, N • 2.8 star
Elm River Township School
17 miles, E • 3.2 star
EwenTrout Creek Consolidated School
20 miles, SW • 2.3 star

Colleges

Finlandia University
38 miles, E • 1.4 star
Michigan Technological University
40 miles, E • 4.1 star
Gogebic Community College
49 miles, W • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Up Health System Portage
39 miles, E • 5 star
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
41 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
46 miles, W • 4.1 star

Airports

Houghton County Memorial Airport
44 miles, E • 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
84 miles, SW • 1 star
Ford Airport
90 miles, S • 1 star
Delta County Airport
130 miles, SE • 1 star