The Town FilesOneida, Michigan
Charter township in Eaton County · population 3,986 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $261,000
- Household income
- $93,214
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 37 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 48.7
Oneida is a charter township of 3,986 people in Eaton County, Michigan. The median home is worth $261,000, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for retirees than 91% of Michigan towns, more upscale than 85% of Michigan towns, better for young professionals than 82% of Michigan towns.
How Oneida ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Oneida is worth $261,000, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $93,214, which is more affordable than 55% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,341 a month. 93.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Oneida | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $261,000 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,341 | $955 |
| Median household income | $93,214 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 93.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Oneida
| People | Oneida | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.7 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.6% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 19.1% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 22.6 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.4% | 88.8% |
Weather in Oneida
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 15.1°F. About 35.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 37.3 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 149 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oneida since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on August 24, 2007 about 6.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 9 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 9, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 18, 1988.
Severe weather in Eaton County since 1996
Eaton County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 8, 2024 | Flood | DR-4757: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| July 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1777: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Eaton County
Eaton County had 44,501 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,862 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Oneida itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Towns near Oneida
- Grand Ledge, MI3.6 mi · 7,784 people · home $194,000
- Benton, MI5.1 mi · 2,766 people · home $275,000
- Eagle, MI6.8 mi · 2,776 people · home $257,400
- Potterville, MI6.9 mi · 3,055 people · home $154,500
- Delta, MI7.1 mi · 33,119 people · home $252,700
- Danby, MI7.9 mi · 2,953 people · home $288,800
- Waverly, MI8.5 mi · 23,812 people · home $234,600
- Windsor, MI9.1 mi · 7,140 people · home $237,300
Oneida questions
Is Oneida, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Oneida scores better for retirees than 91% of Michigan towns and quieter than 44%. 22.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.7).
How much does a house cost in Oneida?
The median owner-occupied home in Oneida is valued at $261,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $93,214, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,341 a month.
What is the weather like in Oneida?
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 15.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.8 inches of precipitation a year and 37.3 inches of snow.
Does Oneida get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oneida since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on August 24, 2007. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)