Oregon is a small town of 922 in Missouri, with a median household income of $60,833
and a 1.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Oregon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Oregon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Oregon 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: 87.4
Oregon's overall cost of living index is 87.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Oregon costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Oregon, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$94,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$627
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,833
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Oregon's violent crime rate is 249.8 per 100,000 residents
— 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
249.8 /100k
Property Crime
999.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Oregon is served primarily by SOUTH HOLT CO. R-I.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Oregon, MO
National Avg
School District
SOUTH HOLT CO. R-I
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Oregon sees average highs of 34.7°F in January
and 86.6°F in July,
with 38.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 21.1 inches of snow per year.
Oregon's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Oregon roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $94,700 and median rent is $627/month.
Oregon's violent crime rate is 249.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 999.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Oregon are operated by SOUTH HOLT CO. R-I.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1. 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Oregon, MO has a population of 922, a median household income of $60,833, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%.
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.
Oregon averages 34.7°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.7 inches
with about 21.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Oregon, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64473.
The population of Oregon, Missouri is 922 with a median age of 41.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Oregon: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $94,700, median household income $60,833, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oregon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
