Ontonagon County

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Ontonagon County, MI
Ontonagon Village, MI

Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Office

Ontonagon County Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 266
Ontonagon, MI 49953
Phone: (906) 884-4735

Economic Development

First Step
First Step consultants hold free one-on-one sessions in most counties around the U.P., usually at the local Chamber of Commerce, and offer workshops on starting your own business.
Email: 1ststep@chartermi.net
Phone: (800) 562-9828

Ontonagon County EDC
725 Greenland Road
Ontonagon, MI 49953
Phone: (906) 884-4188
Fax: (906) 884-2916

Michigan Works! Employment and Resource Center
Ontonagon Service Center
906 River St.
Ontonagon, MI 49953
Phone: (906) 884-4753
Internet: www.michiganworks.org/page.cfm/152/

Ontonagon County Economic Development Corporation
Terri Lukshaitis, Administrative Secretary
725 Greenland Road
Ontonagon, MI 49953
Phone: (906)884-4188 Fax: (906)884-2916
Email: ontonagonedc@chartermi.net or ontcoedc@jamadots.com

Northern Initiatives
P.O. Box 7009
Marquette, MI 49855
Phone: (906) 228-5571
Fax: (906) 228-5572
Internet: www.northerninitiatives.com

Population

2006 Population: 7,363
Population Density: 6.0
2000 Population: 7,818
*Largest City: Ontonagon (Village)

Births and Deaths

Very little births could indicate there are no hospitals in this area and visa-versa.

Births: 41 Deaths: 118

Housing

Owner Occupied Housing Units: 2,935
Median Home Value: $45,300

Income Per Capita

$31,205

Workforce Employment Rates

2006 Average Unemployment Rate: 6.5
2006 Average Work Force: 3,655
*Largest City: Ontonagon

Crime in 2005

Murder: 0
Rape: 2
Robbery: 0
Aggravated Assault: 5
Burglary: 5
Larceny: 3
Motor Vehicle Theft: 3
Arson: 0
Index Total: 18

Licensed Drivers

includes Moped and Minor Restricted Licenses

Licensed Drivers: 6,195
Total Operator: 5,632
Total Chauffer: 563

Distance to Major Cities

Miles to...
430 miles to Chicago
160 miles to Duluth
500 miles to Lansing
340 miles to Milwaukee
330 miles to Minneapolis

Number of Voters

Total: 6,402

Climate

January Average Max Temp (F): 24 degrees
January Average Min Temp (F): 8 degrees
Days Below 0 Degrees: 25
Average Snowfall in Inches: 118

July Average Max Temp (F): 78 degrees
July Average Min Temp (F): 54 degrees
Days Above 90 Degrees: 5
Average Rain in Inches: 31

Growing Season: 110

Statistics courtesy of Upper Peninsula Business Register & Market Facts Guide 2007