Ontonagon, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,266 332.4M (US)
Median Age
62.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,806 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$92,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$448 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$474 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ontonagon County
4
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

Ontonagon County
1
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 37 13
Feb 2 22 16
Mar 2 21 25
Apr 2 8 39
May 3 1 51
Jun 3 0 61
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 3 0 64
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 4 4 44
Nov 3 20 31
Dec 3 36 19

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 (40%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 33%
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
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Elm River Township School
19 miles, E • 3.2 star
EwenTrout Creek Consolidated School
23 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

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

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

Houghton County Memorial Airport
44 miles, E • 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
86 miles, SW • 1 star
Ford Airport
92 miles, S • 1 star
Delta County Airport
132 miles, SE • 1 star
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