Ontonagon, Michigan
Village · Population 1,262 · #328 in Michigan
About Ontonagon
Ontonagon is a small town in northwestern Michigan counting 1,262 people who proudly call it home.
Ontonagon holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 3.68 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 343 residents per square mile.
📰 Ontonagon News Today
- Ontonagon Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Fire departments busy as storm downs power poles, topples trees in western U.P. myupnow.com · Jun 30
- Annual CopperFest underway in downtown Ontonagon Upper Michigan's Source · Jul 24
- How many people live in Ontonagon County, MI? USAFacts · Apr 6
- Ontonagon Gladiators Girls Volleyball (Ontonagon, MI) Schedule Sports Illustrated · Aug 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ontonagon Unique
- The only place in America named Ontonagon — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ontonagon
- Syl's Cafe — pizza
- Northwoods Candelight Inn - CLOSED
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Ontonagon County Historical Society Museum · Museum
- Ontonagon Lighthouse · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ontonagon
- Ontonagon Township Park reviews ★
- River Road RV Park & Campground reviews ★
- James K Paul Park reviews ★
- Lakeshore Park reviews ★
- Ontonagon Riverfront Park reviews ★
- Rose Island Landing reviews ★
- Tousignant Park reviews ★
- Webber Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Ontonagon
- Ontonagon Area School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMichigan
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,262
Rank in state#328 of 533
Land area3.68 sq mi
Density343/sq mi
Coordinates46.8663, -89.3124