Ossineke is a small town of 852 in Michigan, with a median household income of $49,340
and a 13.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ossineke stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ossineke is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ossineke city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.6
Ossineke's overall cost of living index is 91.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ossineke costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ossineke, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$133,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$711
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,340
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ossineke's violent crime rate is 200.7 per 100,000 residents
— 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
200.7 /100k
Property Crime
436.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ossineke is served primarily by Alpena Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ossineke, MI
National Avg
School District
Alpena Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ossineke sees average highs of 27.1°F in January
and 77.1°F in July,
with 31.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 59.4 inches of snow per year.
Ossineke's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ossineke roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $133,800 and median rent is $711/month.
Ossineke's violent crime rate is 200.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 436.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ossineke are operated by Alpena Public Schools.
The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. 14.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ossineke, MI has a population of 852, a median household income of $49,340, and an unemployment rate of 13.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Ossineke averages 27.1°F in January and 77.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.9 inches
with about 59.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ossineke, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49766.
The population of Ossineke, Michigan is 852 with a median age of 56.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ossineke: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $133,800, median household income $49,340, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ossineke side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
