Onamia, MN

Onamia, Minnesota

Onamia, Minnesota, in Mille Lacs county, is 42 miles NE of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 77 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 847 people lived in Onamia.

The People and Families of Onamia

In Onamia, about 40% of adults are married. Onamia is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

If you spend a lot of time in Onamia, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Onamia had a median family income of $32,500.

Political Inclinations

Onamia residents donated more money ($700) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Onamia Housing

An estimated 53% of living spaces in Onamia are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, Onamia offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Onamia, 75% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Onamia, MN

Comparing Onamia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Onamia Almanac

Onamia Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Onamia Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Onamia Hospitals

MILLE LACS HEALTH SYSTEM
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
200 NORTH ELM STREET
(320) 532-8020
Emergency Service: No

Onamia High Schools (2004)

ONAMIA SEC.
35465 125TH AVE.
320-532-4174
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 378 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

MILLE LACS ACADEMY (NEXUS)
100 ELM ST. N.
320-532-4005
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 59 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 6.9

KOKESH ALC
35465 125TH AVE.
320-532-4423
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 41 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Onamia Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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