City Town Info

Onaga, KS


  • Overview
  • Almanac
  • People
  • Local
  • Schools
  • Comments

Onaga, Kansas

Onaga, Kansas is 40 miles NW of Topeka, Kansas (center to center) and 89 miles W of Kansas City, Missouri. It is in Pottawatomie county. The population of the city is 704.

The People and Families of Onaga

In Onaga, about 51% of adults are married. Adults in Onaga are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Onaga had a median family income of $38,173.

Onaga Housing

Of the housing in Onaga, approximately 68% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Property taxes in Onaga are low by Kansas standards.

Commuting

In Onaga, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Onaga strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Onaga Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Onaga, KS

Comparing Onaga to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men66
Well-Paid Single Women66
Racial Diversity66
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better54
College Educated Adults52
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times74
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Rents76
Housing Recently Built21
You are visiting:
All StatesKansas > Onaga

Help Disaster Victims Worldwide

career story promo - ARC A few minutes of your time could make $20 for the American Red Cross.

  • Fill out a simple survey about your full-time job and career
  • CityTownInfo will donate $20 for each properly completed survey
  • No personal contact info required
  • An easy way to help disaster victims around the world
  • Help others interested in your career
Read our rules and guidelines and get started now!

Read and Post in Our Forum

Read about and discuss Onaga and other places in Kansas

Additional Resources


Large City Map

Info for Onaga Government Officials

Are you an official in the Onaga government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.

Spread The Word

Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Onaga. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.


Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

1