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Onaway, Michigan

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Population in 2022: 920 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -7.4%
 
Males: 416  (45.3%)
Females: 504  (54.7%)
Median resident age:

37.3 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years

Zip codes: 49765.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $34,835 (it was $20,787 in 2000)
Onaway:

$34,835
MI:

$66,986

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,117 (it was $13,552 in 2000)

Onaway city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $63,716 (it was $42,700 in 2000)
Onaway:

$63,716
MI:

$224,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $94,687; detached houses: $95,736; mobile homes: $70,780

Median gross rent in 2022: $632.

March 2022 cost of living index in Onaway: 79.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 27.2%
(27.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 29.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 14.3% for American Indian residents, 28.8% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Onaway, MI (2022)
    • 70086.3%White alone
    • 455.5%Two or more races
    • 394.8%Hispanic
    • 101.2%Black alone
    • 81.0%Asian alone
    • 50.6%American Indian alone
    • 10.1%Other race alone

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According to our research of Michigan and other state lists, there were 34 registered sex offenders living in Onaway, Michigan as of May 11, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Onaway is 23 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (36.8%), European (12.1%), German (12.1%), French Canadian (6.0%), English (4.4%), French (3.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 258 feet

Land area: 1.70 square miles.

Population density: 543 people per square mile   (low).

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10 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.2%
Michigan:

6.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $885 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $818 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Saginaw, MI (134.6 miles , pop. 61,799).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Detroit, MI (212.9 miles , pop. 951,270).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (298.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Millersburg, MI (2.9 miles ),
Canada Creek Ranch, MI (3.6 miles ),
Wolverine, MI (4.4 miles ),
Indian River, MI (4.4 miles ),
Rogers City, MI (4.5 miles ),
Cheboygan, MI (4.8 miles ),
Atlanta, MI (5.0 miles ),
Hillman, MI (5.1 miles )

Latitude: 45.36 N, Longitude: 84.23 W

Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): Sturgeon Capital of Michigan

Area code: 989

Distribution of median household income in Onaway, MI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Onaway, MI in 2022
Onaway satellite photo by USGS

Onaway tourist attractions:

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

8.0%
Michigan:

3.5%
Most common industries in Onaway, MI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (13.5%)
  • Educational services (11.2%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (6.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.8%)
  • Construction (4.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.2%)
  • Construction (8.5%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (7.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.2%)
  • Educational services (5.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (17.6%)
  • Educational services (16.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.5%)
  • Gasoline stations (6.3%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (5.7%)
  • Health care (5.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Onaway, MI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.4%)
  • Cashiers (6.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (15.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.2%)
  • Carpenters (5.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (11.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.7%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)

Average climate in Onaway, Michigan

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Onaway, Michigan average temperatures Onaway, Michigan average precipitation Onaway, Michigan humidity Onaway, Michigan wind speed Onaway, Michigan snowfall Onaway, Michigan sunshine Onaway, Michigan clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Onaway-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Michigan state average. It is 73% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/3/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 35.1 miles away from the Onaway city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/4/1957, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 16.0 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Onaway-area historical earthquake activity is near Michigan state average. It is 90% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 329.3 miles away from Onaway center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 301.8 miles away from Onaway center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 224.1 miles away from Onaway center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 333.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/1994 at 21:23:06, a magnitude 3.5 (3.4 LG, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 178.0 miles away from Onaway center
On 6/10/2019 at 14:50:45, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, Depth: 1.2 mi) earthquake occurred 289.8 miles away from Onaway center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Presque Isle County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Onaway topographic map

Airports located in Onaway:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Onaway:

  • Northwestern Michigan College (about 78 miles; Traverse City, MI; Full-time enrollment: 3,276)
  • Lake Superior State University (about 79 miles; Sault Ste Marie, MI; FT enrollment: 2,242)
  • Mid Michigan Community College (about 100 miles; Harrison, MI; FT enrollment: 3,653)
  • Northwood University-Michigan (about 120 miles; Midland, MI; FT enrollment: 2,763)
  • Delta College (about 125 miles; University Center, MI; FT enrollment: 7,480)
  • Central Michigan University (about 126 miles; Mount Pleasant, MI; FT enrollment: 22,758)
  • Saginaw Valley State University (about 126 miles; University Center, MI; FT enrollment: 9,021)

Public high schools in Onaway:

Public elementary/middle schools in Onaway:

Private elementary/middle school in Onaway:

  • ONAWAY ADVENTIST SCHOOL (Students: 6, Location: 21440 M 68 HIGHWAY, Grades: 1-7)
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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Onaway: Onaway Area Ambulance Service (A), Onaway Branch Library (B), Onaway Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Onaway include: Saint Paul's Catholic Church (A), Seventh-Day Adventist Church (B), First Baptist Church (C), United Methodist Church (D), Community of Christ (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Elmwood Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Onaway: Edna Lound Recreational Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Court: Northeast Michigan Consortium (20709 State Street).

Birthplace of: Marjorie Matthews - United Methodist bishop.

Presque Isle County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Onaway and their reported violations in the past:

LORENZOS PIZZA PARLOR (Population served: 250, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
JOY COMMUNITY CHURCH (Population served: 125, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
ONAWAY ASSEMBLY OF GOD (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-13-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-13-2009), St Compliance achieved (2 times from JUL-15-2009 to OCT-21-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
SCHELLS RESORT (Population served: 40, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
THUNDER BAYCOMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Onaway that have no violations reported:

  • STONEY CREEK RESTAURANT (Population served: 200, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHUR/SCH (Population served: 120, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Michigan:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

54.3%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

10.4%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
10 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional) in 2010
15 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse in 2000

Banks with branches in Onaway (2011 data):

  • Citizens National Bank of Cheboygan: Onaway Branch at 20581 State Street, branch established on 1966/12/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $250.6 mil, Deposits: $228.0 mil, headquarters in Cheboygan, MI, negative income in the last year, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Cnb Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Onaway:

Marital status in Onaway, MI
  • Never married: 32.9%
  • Now married: 39.7%
  • Separated: 3.5%
  • Widowed: 7.2%
  • Divorced: 16.8%

For population 25 years and over in Onaway:

  • High school or higher: 84.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
  • Unemployed: 15.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.8
Michigan average:

11.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Onaway
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Onaway, MI (based on Presque Isle County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,8724
Evangelical Protestant3,28521
Mainline Protestant9117
Other1682
None5,140-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Presque Isle County:

2.90 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.72 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Presque Isle County:

5.79 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
Presque Isle County:

13.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.80 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.9%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Presque Isle County:

28.5%
Michigan:

29.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Presque Isle County:

8.3%
Michigan:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.2%
Michigan:

50.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

43.2%
Michigan:

47.9%

Average BMI:
Onaway:

28.6
Michigan:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Onaway:

19.6%
Michigan:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

7.2%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Onaway:

6.8
Michigan:

6.8

Overweight people:
Onaway:

28.8%
Michigan:

34.1%

General health condition:
Onaway:

56.2%
Michigan:

57.0%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

74.7%
State:

79.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Onaway, MI Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 2$7,594$45,5641$2,436
Water Supply 1$4,132$49,5840$0
Sewerage 1$3,462$41,5440$0
Other Government Administration 1$4,445$53,3400$0
Financial Administration 0$0 1$164
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$964
Totals for Government 5$19,633$47,1193$3,563

Onaway government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $656,000 ($713.04)
    Central Staff Services: $137,000 ($148.91)
    Regular Highways: $136,000 ($147.83)
    General Public Buildings: $85,000 ($92.39)
    General - Other: $55,000 ($59.78)
    Solid Waste Management: $35,000 ($38.04)
    Police Protection: $29,000 ($31.52)
    Parks and Recreation: $24,000 ($26.09)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $15,000 ($16.30)
    Local Fire Protection: $13,000 ($14.13)
    Financial Administration: $8,000 ($8.70)
    Health - Other: $8,000 ($8.70)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $101,000 ($109.78)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $29,000 ($31.52)
    Other - Local Fire Protection: $13,000 ($14.13)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $24,000 ($26.09)
    General - Other: $8,000 ($8.70)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $189,000 ($205.43)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $8,000 ($8.70)

Onaway government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $281,000 ($305.43)
    Other: $87,000 ($94.57)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $13,000 ($14.13)
    Rents: $11,000 ($11.96)
    Donations From Private Sources: $3,000 ($3.26)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.09)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $149,000 ($161.96)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $112,000 ($121.74)
    Highways: $99,000 ($107.61)
    Other: $8,000 ($8.70)
  • Tax - Property: $257,000 ($279.35)

Onaway government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,643,000 ($2872.83)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,587,000 ($2811.96)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $56,000 ($60.87)

Onaway government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,114,000 ($1210.87)
Businesses in Onaway, MI
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Dairy Queen1Lane Furniture1
FedEx1Subway1

Strongest AM radio stations in Onaway:

  • WHAK (960 AM; 5 kW; ROGERS CITY, MI)
  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WJML (1110 AM; 10 kW; PETOSKEY, MI)
  • WLDR (1210 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KINGSLEY, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIDG (940 AM; 5 kW; ST. IGNACE, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WCCW (1310 AM; 15 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WMKT (1270 AM; 5 kW; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WCBY (1240 AM; 1 kW; CHEBOYGAN, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WWJ (950 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WWKK (750 AM; 1 kW; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: STONE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Onaway:

  • WCML-FM (91.7 FM; ALPENA, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WPHN (90.5 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: NORTHERN CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WGFM (105.1 FM; CHEBOYGAN, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WHAK-FM (99.9 FM; ROGERS CITY, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO NETWORK CORPORATION)
  • WFDX (92.5 FM; ATLANTA, MI; Owner: NORTHERN MICHIGAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WTLI (89.3 FM; BEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, MI; Owner: SUPERIOR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WLXT (96.3 FM; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WBLW (88.1 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WKLZ-FM (98.9 FM; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF PETOSKEY, INC.)
  • WKPK (106.7 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF GAYLORD, INC.)
  • WMKC (102.9 FM; ST. IGNACE, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WCMW-FM (103.9 FM; HARBOR SPRINGS, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WVXA (96.7 FM; ROGERS CITY, MI; Owner: XAVIER UNIVERSITY)
  • WKHQ-FM (105.9 FM; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WHSB (107.7 FM; ALPENA, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO NETWORK CORPORATION)
  • WKJZ (94.9 FM; HILLMAN, MI; Owner: CARROLL ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WMJZ-FM (95.3 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: DARBY ADVERTISING, INC.)
  • WDQV (88.5 FM; MACKINAW CITY, MI; Owner: BROADCAST MUSIC MINISTRIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Onaway:

  • WCML (Channel 6; ALPENA, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WTOM-TV (Channel 4; CHEBOYGAN, MI; Owner: WPBN/WTOM LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • W55CL (Channel 55; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WFUP (Channel 45; VANDERBILT, MI; Owner: ROCKFLEET BROADCASTING II, LLC)
  • W34CR (Channel 34; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: FRANK J. CATZ, LIVING TRUST)
  • W41CK (Channel 41; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: FRANK J. CATZ, LIVING TRUST)
  • W39CB (Channel 39; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W62CR (Channel 62; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W36CD (Channel 36; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W66CY (Channel 66; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Onaway fatal accident list:

Aug 9, 2021 01:25 AM, Sr-68, Lat: 45.357511, Lon: -84.213686, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 4, 2015 03:20 AM, Sr-68 Washington St, Michigan St, Lat: 45.354111, Lon: -84.233972, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 15, 2002 05:38 PM, Sr-68, Lat: 45.354044, Lon: -84.238998, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 26, 1993 08:10 PM, 68, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Dec 3, 1990 09:25 PM, Lynn St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 56ft / 17.4mTotal length
  • 9,788Total average daily traffic
  • 517Total average daily truck traffic
  • 13,582Total future (year 2018) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Onaway)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

55 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Onaway, MI)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • STATION, 3 Mi E On Porter Rd (Lat: 45.358333 Lon: -84.161111), Overall height: 61 m, Call Sign: WNTQ504,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.431 MHz, 928.431 MHz, Grant Date: 05/08/1998, Expiration Date: 05/08/2008, Cancellation Date: 07/12/2008, Phone: (616) 775-5700

  • ONAWAY, Onaway Cell Site (Lat: 45.515556 Lon: -84.232500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 112.4 m, Call Sign: WPNF221,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/29/2020, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • ONAWAY, Lat: 45.372806 Lon: -84.211389, Call Sign: WQIG393,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.406 MHz, Grant Date: 01/31/2008, Expiration Date: 01/31/2018, Cancellation Date: 04/14/2018, Certifier: Josephe Hefele, Registrant: Sensus, 450 N Gallatin Ave, Uniontown, PA 15401, Phone: (800) 638-3748, Fax: (800) 888-2403, Email:

  • WAVERLY, 2000 Maxon Road (Lat: 45.423917 Lon: -84.277556), Type: Tank, Structure height: 39.6 m, Overall height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: WQUP522,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 09/03/2014, Expiration Date: 09/03/2024, Cancellation Date: 02/10/2016, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 3300 E. Renner Road, B3132, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (972) 907-1131, Email:

  • WAVERLY TWR, 2000 Maxon Road (Lat: 45.423917 Lon: -84.277556), Type: Tank, Structure height: 39.6 m, Overall height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: WRAL971,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 01/03/2018, Expiration Date: 01/03/2028, Certifier: Dave Cundiff, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:

  • ONAWAY, 3620 South Porter (Lat: 45.360000 Lon: -84.154167), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 128 m, Call Sign: WRAL972,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, Grant Date: 01/03/2018, Expiration Date: 01/03/2028, Certifier: Dave Cundiff, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Onaway)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

5 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Onaway)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

11 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 13. The highest number of reported fires - 29 took place in 2010, and the least - 0 in 2003. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Onaway, MI When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (62.2%), and Outside Fires (21.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Onaway, MI
    • 13862.2%Structure Fires
    • 4821.6%Outside Fires
    • 2410.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 125.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Onaway, MI
Most common first names in Onaway, MI among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John4872.8 years
William3976.4 years
Charles2876.9 years
Robert2569.3 years
Mary2177.0 years
James2070.7 years
George2076.7 years
Edward1875.4 years
Joseph1876.1 years
Dorothy1780.2 years
Most common last names in Onaway, MI among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1675.9 years
Morgan1279.9 years
Porter1279.4 years
Miller1176.8 years
Tucker961.7 years
Price972.0 years
Burns876.0 years
Mason867.8 years
Brown880.8 years
Brady881.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Onaway, MI
  • 91.6%Utility gas
  • 4.9%Wood
  • 1.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.1%Electricity
  • 0.4%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Onaway, MI
  • 71.1%Utility gas
  • 16.9%Electricity
  • 6.3%Wood
  • 5.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Onaway compared to Michigan state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 3 other airmen in this city.
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