Onekama, Michigan

About Onekama

Onekama is a tiny community in western Michigan with an estimated population of 401.

Officially, Onekama is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.59 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 680 residents per square mile.

📰 Onekama News Today

• Onekama Volleyball Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 14
• Crews responded to Onekama marsh fire with air support Manistee News Advocate · May 2
• William Fairgrieve Obituary (1952 - 2026) - Onekama, MI - Manistee News Advocate Legacy obituary · Feb 18
• Jeffrey Lynn Tennant Obituary Jan 24, 2026 amsfuneralhomes.com · Jan 24
• Community Calendar for Tuesday, May 19 Shoreline Media Group · May 19

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Onekama Unique

• The only place in America named Onekama — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in western Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Onekama

• M-22 Grill
• Shirley's Place

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Onekama

• Captain John Langland Park reviews ★
• Lucia K. Tower Preserve at Portage Point Dunes · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Mineral Springs Park reviews ★
• North Point Park reviews ★
• Onekama Village Park reviews ★
• Portage Point Woods Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Zosel St. Walk-In Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Onekama

• Onekama Consolidated Schools

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Onekama

🏘️ Nearby Communities