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Onekama, MI
Village in Manistee County, Michigan.
Population
305
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
520
ZIP codes
0
Onekama and its ZIP codes
Onekama at a glance
- Onekama is about 2.9 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
Local data for Onekama, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Manistee County. PPP loans are for Onekama.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,320
7,448 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,847
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$232M
FY 2026, $9,256 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Onekama, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
240
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
37
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 19°F
36.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Onekama, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.6%
U.S. 11.1% -6.5 pts
Cities near Onekama
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bear LakeVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.3 |
| ParkdaleCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.5 |
| ArcadiaCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| KalevaVillage | 9.5 mi | 1.1 |
| EastlakeVillage | 9.5 mi | 1.2 |
| BrethrenCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| ManisteeCity | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| StronachCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Oak HillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Filer CityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Crystal MountainCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| WellstonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| CopemishVillage | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| ThompsonvilleVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| ElbertaVillage | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Free SoilVillage | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Onekama, MI in?
- Onekama is in Manistee County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Onekama, MI?
- About 305 people live in Onekama, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Onekama?
- Nearby places include Bear Lake (4.7 mi), Parkdale (7.3 mi), Arcadia (8.8 mi), Kaleva (9.5 mi), Eastlake (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023