Ontonagon County
City in Michigan, United States
Overview
Ontonagon County, set along the shores of Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, offers visitors stunning wilderness, a rich mining history, and a serene small-town atmosphere. The area is beloved for its natural beauty, including the Porcupine Mountains and pristine beaches, making it an understated gem for outdoor adventurers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
5,816
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
46.78°, -89.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,812
Local Cost
$1,095
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
5.5°C
Summer Avg
15.5°C
Winter Avg
-5.1°C
Record High
30.3°C
Record Low
-22.7°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
864 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 58/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.