The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Ontonagon, MI: Crime Maps and Statistics

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$1.22 million

Cost of Crime™ for Ontonagon, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,129 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Ontonagon in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Ontonagon, MI Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Ontonagon ranks in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 33% of cities but less safe than 67%. This analysis applies only to Ontonagon's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ontonagon is 30.27 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ontonagon Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ontonagon varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 38 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Ontonagon, MI see the most incidents - about 18 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ontonagon, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Ontonagon for 2025 is $1,222,816. This translates to approximately $580 per resident and $1,129 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Ontonagon. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Ontonagon Compared to Other Cities?

Ontonagon, MI:	$580
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ontonagon is $580 per year, which is $116 more than the national average and $93 more than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ontonagon:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,268 more than in Ontonagon.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $431 less than in Ontonagon

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Ontonagon for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Ontonagon	Cost per Ontonagon Resident
Murder	$463,875	$220
Rape/Sexual Assault	$121,610	$58
Robbery	$36,626	$17
Assault	$250,859	$119
Kidnapping	$8,373	$4
Vehicle Theft	$19,998	$9
Burglary	$57,938	$27
Theft	$151,381	$72
Arson	$8,144	$4
Vandalism	$55,061	$26
Animal Cruelty	$2,279	$1
Drug Crimes	$37,653	$18
Identity Theft	$9,018	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$1,222,816	$580

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ontonagon, MI

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Ontonagon totals $3,734,462 ($1,772 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,957,278 ($2,352 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Ontonagon crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the north part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Ontonagon has 2, have the same problem. Of Ontonagon’s 2,108 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Ontonagon Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Ontonagon residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.144
Robbery	0.5524
Rape	0.9515
Murder	0.1171
Total Violent Crime	5.765 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.87
Vehicle Theft	0.6127
Burglary	3.030
Arson	0.1600
Total Property Crime	17.67 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0655
Drug Crimes	2.415
Vandalism	3.656
Identity Theft	0.5527
Animal Cruelty	0.1462
Total "Other" Rate	6.835 (B-)

Individual Ontonagon Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Ontonagon is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Ontonagon.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Rockland, MI	D+	D-	D+
Greenland, MI	D+	D-	D
Silver City, MI	C	D-	C+
White Pine, MI	C	D-	C+
Mass City, MI	B-	D+	C+
Wainola, MI	B+	C+	A-
Winona, MI	D-	D	D-
Nisula, MI	D	D+	D-
Topaz, MI	C	D-	B+
North Paynesville, MI	B+	C+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ontonagon is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Stratford, TX	D-	D-	D-
Hope, MI	A+	B	B
Hoyt Lakes, MN	F	D	D
Jetersville, VA	D	C	C
Kewadin, MI	A-	A-	A-
Milford Center, OH	C+	A-	A-
Millry, AL	D+	B-	B-
Mossyrock, WA	D+	C	C
Scotts Mills, OR	C	C+	C+
Shelby, MS	C-	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Ontonagon is less safe than the Michigan state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Ontonagon, MI average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Ontonagon schools on SchoolGrade

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