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Oregon, MO
City in Holt County, Missouri.
Population
882
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
951
ZIP codes
0
Oregon and its ZIP codes
Oregon at a glance
- Oregon is about 11 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,625, 4% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,400 (47% below Missouri) and median rent is $534 a month.
Local data for Oregon, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oregon, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,625
Poverty rate
4.4%
Median home value
$122,400
Median rent
$534/mo
Homeownership
76.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (243), Irish Americans (110), Swedish Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Holt County. PPP loans are for Oregon.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,738
1,301 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,008
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$32.1M
FY 2026, $7,593 per person
How people get to work
Oregon, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oregon, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
274
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
199
5.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 16°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oregon, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Oregon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest CityCity | 2.4 mi | 1 |
| White Cloud, KSCity | 8.4 mi | 0.7 |
| FillmoreCity | 9.5 mi | 0.1 |
| FortescueTown | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Highland, KSCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| BigelowVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Mound CityCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Big LakeVillage | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| Troy, KSCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| AmazoniaVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| MaitlandCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Rulo, NEVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| GrahamTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Severance, KSCity | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Leona, KSCity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| Bendena, KSCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oregon, MO in?
- Oregon is in Holt County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Oregon, MO?
- About 882 people live in Oregon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oregon?
- Nearby places include Forest City (2.4 mi), White Cloud, KS (8.4 mi), Fillmore (9.5 mi), Fortescue (10 mi), Highland, KS (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023