Often popular resort areas are crowded with people. Not here. At any given time, there are probably fewer People vising Ontonagon County than living on a city block. This openness and quiet takes some getting used to, but once you do, it cleanses you from life’s stresses. Whatever your interests are, from hiking to history, fishing to hunting, snowshoeing to snowmobiling, or waterfall bagging to mining, you’ll refresh your inner spirit here. Ontonagon County is home to the Porcupine Mountains, 1,200 miles of free-running streams and rivers, and pristine Lake Superior beaches. You can also enjoy the mighty Lake Gogebic, plus dozens of smaller inland lakes and thousands of acres of virgin forest.
| Census | 2010 | 2015 | % Change |
| Population | 6,780 | 6,448 | -4.90% |
Labor Force |
2015 |
2016 |
| Total Labor Force | 2,317 | 2,207 |
| Employed | 2,108 | 2,040 |
| Unemployment | 9.00% | 7.60% |
Major Employers
|
2015 |
2016 |
| Aspirus Ontonagon | 135 | 152 |
| Settlers Co-operative, Inc | 40 | 45 |
| Ewen Trout Creek Consolidated | 31 | 32 |
| DeHaan Forest Products | 1 | 1 |
| Ontonagon County REA | 10 | 10 |
| AmericInn | 20 | 20 |
| Ontonagon Area Schools | 25 | 23 |
Education & Training |
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Public Schools (# Enrolled) |
2015 |
2016 |
| Ontonagon District | 314 | 298 |
| Ewen-Trout Creek District | 314 | 298 |
| Total | 522 | 493 |
Colleges & Universities |
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| Gogebic Community College (Located in Ironwood) | 1,053 | 1,110 |
| Michigan Technological University (Located in Houghton) | 7,242 | 7,270 |
| Northern Michigan University (Located in Marquette) | 8,303 | 7,750 |
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Aspirus Ontonagon, Harbor Town Dental Clinic, Horizon Home Care, North County Counseling, Ontonagon Community Health Center, Strong Medical and Dental Center
Public Safety: Ontonagon County Sherriff, Michigan State Police
Fire Services: USFS Ottawa N.F. Kenton RD, Greenland Twp. Volunteer, Ontonagon Volunteer, Rockland Volunteer, Trout Creek Volunteer, Bergland Volunteer, Bruce Crossing Volunteer
Ambulance Services: County Wide Service Available- SONCO Ambulance
Climate (Average Temperatures) |
High (ºF) |
Low (ºF) |
| Summer | 79 | 55 |
| Winter | 25 | 8 |
| Snowfall | 188 inches annually | |
Ontonagon County Government Directory, Public Records
Ewen, Michigan
Village of Ontonagon
Citizens State Bank, Lake Superior Credit Union, mBank, Ontonagon County Revolving Loan Fund, Ontonagon Township Revolving Loan Fund, Settler’s Federal Credit Union
Industrial & Commercial
|
2015 |
2016 |
| Retail trade | 26 | 23 |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 21 |
| Construction | 23 | 23 |
| Other services, except public administration | 11 | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 13 | 11 |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 8 |
| Administrative and waste services | 5 | 4 |
| Wholesale trade | 2 | 2 |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4 |
| Professional and technical services | 8 | 7 |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 4 |
| Educational services | 3 | 3 |
| Information | 3 | 3 |
| Utilities | 5 | 5 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 10 |
2 – 20+ Acre Parks
M-28, M-117, M-123, H-33, H-37, H-44, H-58
Nearest Central Cities (Miles) |
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| Green Bay, WI | 219 |
| Chicago, IL | 404 |
Local: Ontonagon County Telephone Co., Baraga Telephone Co., Midway Telephone, Upper Peninsula Telephone Co.
Cellular: AT&T, Verizon
Internet: Charter Communications, jamadots.com, Michigan Broadband Services
Electricity: SEMCO Energy, Upper Peninsula Power Co., Wisconsin Electric Power Co., Xcel Energy
Propane: Ferrellgas, Settler’s Co-op
Water and Sewer: Municipal, well and septic systems in outlying areas
Waste Disposal: Superior Waste Service
246 Campsites in 8 Campgrounds and 1 National Forest, 1,200 miles of streams and rivers, lakes, and streams, 135+ miles of ORV and Snowmobile Trails, Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park, 90+ miles of Hiking and Biking Trails, 10 Waterfalls, 3 Lighthouses
Lake Superior Museums, Bergland Cultural and Historic Center and Museum, Fireside Gallery, Nonesuch Gallery, Old Victoria Restoration, Ontonagon County Fairgrounds, Ontonagon County Historical Museum, Ontonagon Theater of the Performing Arts, Inc.
Complete listing of events, statistics, maps, locations, and facilities can be found at www.ontonagonmi.org.
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