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Onsted

A village of 1,155 people in Michigan
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails0.1 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Onsted

Village in Michigan, United States
988Population
1 sq miArea
1,010 ftElevation

Onsted is a village within Lenawee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The village had a population of 988 at the 2020 census. Located within the Irish Hills region, the village is part of Cambridge Township. Onsted was first settled in 1883 and named after early settler John Onsted. The community incorporated as a village in 1907.

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ZIP code49265
Living in Onsted

Housing in Onsted

$276K▲ 1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Onsted home is worth about $276,000, up 1% in a year, close to the Michigan typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Most working residents leave Onsted for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Adrian (11%), Cambridge (9%) and Jackson (9%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Adrian
11%
Cambridge
9%
Jackson
9%
Ann Arbor
3%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Onsted →

Health in Onsted

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 62% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 82% of towns with similar incomes.

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7better than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Promedica Charles and Virginia Hickman HospitalAdrian · 9.9 mi · ER
Family Medical Center of Mi - AdrianAdrian · 10.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Onsted · CMS · HRSAHealth in Onsted →

Natural hazards in Onsted

25
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Onsted →

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Onsted has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 33 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 19°Winter
58° / 36°Spring
81° / 59°Summer
61° / 41°Fall
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Onsted Branch Library261 South Main Street · part of Lenawee District Library
E-books25 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Onsted Branch Library →
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