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Onton, KY
Census-designated place in Webster County, Kentucky.
Population
122
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
148
ZIP codes
0
Onton and its ZIP codes
Onton at a glance
- Onton is 29% denser than Kentucky as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Webster County. PPP loans are for Onton.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,024
2,855 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,393
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.3M
FY 2026, $6,710 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Onton, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
635
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
51
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Onton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Beech GroveCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.8 |
| SlaughtersCity | 5.8 mi | 0.2 |
| SebreeCity | 6 mi | 2.9 |
| CalhounCity | 9.6 mi | 0.7 |
| HansonCity | 9.8 mi | 2.2 |
| RobardsCity | 9.8 mi | 3 |
| St. JosephCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| West LouisvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| PooleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| PantherCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| SacramentoCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| CurdsvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| AnthostonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| ManitouCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| DixonCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| MoseleyvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Onton, KY in?
- Onton is in Webster County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Onton, KY?
- About 122 people live in Onton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Onton?
- Nearby places include Beech Grove (4.8 mi), Slaughters (5.8 mi), Sebree (6 mi), Calhoun (9.6 mi), Hanson (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023