Ontonagon, Michigan
Ontonagon is a village of 1,355 people in Ontonagon County, Michigan.
Why visit Ontonagon
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 5 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ontonagon Lighthouse, The Ontonagon Theater of Performing Arts, Ontonagon County Courthouse and Ontonagon Harbor Piers Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; February lows average 9°F, and about 178 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Ontonagon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ontonagon
Ontonagon ( ON-tə-NAH-gən is a village in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,285 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Ontonagon County, and is the only incorporated place within the county.
From the Wikipedia article Ontonagon, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
The Ontonagon Theater of Performing Arts
Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi
311 North Steel Street, Ontonagon
Museums and landmarks6
Ontonagon County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
County courthouse in Ontonagon, United States of America
Ontonagon Harbor Piers Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Michigan, United States
Ontonagon Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Lighthouse in Michigan, United States
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Ontonagon School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Ontonagon Marina
Marina and boat launch · 0.5 mi
125 River Road, Ontonagon
Restaurants and cafes5
The Little Cookie Store
Bakery · 0.5 mi
402 Spar Street, Ontonagon
The Squeeze On Main
Fast food · Juice · 0.4 mi
401 River Street, Ontonagon
Mo-Su 08:00-21:00
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship10
Apostolic Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.5 mi
503 Michigan Street, Ontonagon
Holy Family Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.5 mi
515 Pine Street, Ontonagon
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare3
Map of Ontonagon
50 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 9°F | 2.9 in | 53.1 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 9°F | 1.6 in | 27.0 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 18°F | 1.7 in | 17.6 in |
| Apr | 52°F | 30°F | 2.4 in | 6.9 in |
| May | 66°F | 41°F | 3.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 50°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 55°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 54°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 48°F | 3.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 56°F | 38°F | 3.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 27°F | 2.7 in | 21.4 in |
| Dec | 30°F | 16°F | 2.9 in | 48.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ontonagon 6 Se (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ontonagon County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-06-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2002-05-06: Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 44 miles away.
- White Pine 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Painesdale 33 mi east, about 52 min by car
- Houghton 39 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Baraga 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Hancock 39 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- L'Anse 42 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Dollar Bay 42 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bessemer 44 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Laurium 48 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lake Linden 48 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ontonagon Michigan, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- MainStreamOntonagon (23518220410), usfs_Eastern_Region, Public domain
- Ontonagon Herald - Michigan Small Newspaper (30809955271), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ontonagon River Ontonagon Michigan, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Northern terminus of U.S. Route 45, Ontonagon, Michigan, Porterhse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ontonagon Lighthouse, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OntonagonCourthouse, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- 2009-0617-Ontonagon-school, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
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