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Ontonagon, MI
Village in Ontonagon County, Michigan.
Population
1,355
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
368
ZIP codes
0
Ontonagon and its ZIP codes
Ontonagon at a glance
- Ontonagon is about 2.1 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,164, 31% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,200 (55% below Michigan) and median rent is $538 a month.
Local data for Ontonagon, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ontonagon, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,164
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$105,200
Median rent
$538/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
59.5
Average commute
16.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (411), Irish Americans (134), Swedish Americans (120).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ontonagon County. PPP loans are for Ontonagon.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,674
1,338 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,710
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$79.5M
FY 2026, $13,677 per person
How people get to work
Ontonagon, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.3%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked8.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home16.3%
Average one-way commute: 16.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ontonagon, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
620
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
12
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 9°F
32.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ontonagon, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Ontonagon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RocklandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| GreenlandCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Mass CityCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| White PineCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5 |
| BerglandCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| Bruce CrossingCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.5 |
| EwenCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| Lake GogebicCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ontonagon, MI in?
- Ontonagon is in Ontonagon County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Ontonagon, MI?
- About 1,355 people live in Ontonagon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ontonagon?
- Nearby places include Rockland (11 mi), Greenland (12 mi), Mass City (13 mi), White Pine (16 mi), Bergland (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023