Guest, Sign inJoin

Post to Onton

We’ll email a one-tap link to publish your post. No password, and nothing is public until you click it.
Already a member? Sign in
Kentucky›Webster County
CompareFollow

OntonKY

The town, settled in 1882, counts 122 residents.

Population
122
Census survey, 2020–24
Median age
38.7
years
Land area
1 sq mi

Is Onton a good place to live?

Onton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

122 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
Sebree · 5 miSlaughters · 6 miRobards · 10 miCalhoun · 10 miHanson · 10 miSacramento · 14 mi
Getting set up

Moving to Onton: who provides what

Onton is unincorporated, so Webster County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerKenergy16.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWebster Co Water DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesWebster CountyWebster County provides services here
SchoolsWebster County School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Kentucky you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.gov
Who runs elections hereWebster County ClerkWebster County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP code4245542455 100%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Onton.

Natural hazards

Natural hazards: very high risk in Onton, mostly inland flooding

Expected losses in Onton break down as 46% from inland flooding and 15% from earthquakes. Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.

83risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
83Very high riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingEarthquakesStrong wind
Full pageOnton’s hazards pageOpen the full Hazards page
What it facesVery high riskFlood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on recordPast disasters21 disaster declarations · Declared for the countyGet ready1.4 events a year, on average · Ready for inland flooding

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

Four seasons and hot summers: that is Onton’s year

Its midsummer high stands at 89°F, above both Kentucky’s towns (87°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).

10″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter28–46°
Spring47–68°
Summer67–87°
Fall48–70°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 2
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
Full pageOnton’s climate pageOpen the full Climate page
A year of weatherJuly highs 89°, January lows 26°Rain & snow10″ of snow a winter · 48 inches of rain and snow a yearHeating & coolingBoth heating and coolingThen and now+0.9° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

Compared with most of Kentucky and the rest of the country, more of Onton’s adults report frequent physical distress

The share of adults in Onton who smoke cigarettes is 26%, against 18% in Kentucky’s towns and 14% across U.S. towns. Among 142 Kentucky towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who say their health is fair or poor than Onton. 49% of Onton adults have high blood pressure. On the CDC’s 31 measures, Onton is ahead of Kentucky on 1 and behind on 15.

OntonKentucky townsU.S. towns
Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES)26%18%14%
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)19%13%12%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)21%15%14%
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)49%38%35%
31 measures vs. Kentucky
1 better15 too close to call15 worse
What stands outOntonKY
More adults treating high blood pressure85.6%81.3%
More older adults who have lost all their teeth36.4%18.9%
Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville
15.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
Full pageOnton’s health reportOpen the full Health report
Everyday habitsMore smokersHospitals & doctors nearby15.6 miles to an ER · Baptist Health Deaconess MadisonvilleHow adults are doingMore adults in fair or poor healthEvery CDC estimateBetter than KY on 1 of 31

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Onton

13pages on Onton
The big questions
HealthBetter than KY on 1 of 31 CDC measuresNatural hazardsFEMA risk higher than 83% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
PlacesAttractions14 nearby · Western Kentucky Botanical Garden 22 miLibraryWebster County Public LibraryCollegesMadisonville Community College is 14.3 mi away
The story
HistorySettled 1882Climate89° summer highs · 10″ of snow
Day to day
NewsWeatherHandbookTown SquareNeighbors
After high school

Colleges nearby

1 within 15 miles of the center of Onton

Madisonville Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Madisonville14.3 mi$4,728 in-state tuition

About 0 of every 100 Onton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Kentucky.

Prices by family income, graduation and earnings →

About Onton

Census-designated place in Kentucky, United States

Onton () is a census-designated place (CDP) in Webster County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Onton had a population of 138.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
0.8 sq mi
Elevation
476 ft

Questions about Onton

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Onton, KY a good place to live?

Onton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.