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Oregon, MO


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Oregon, Missouri

Oregon, Missouri, in Holt county, is 21 miles NW of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and 68 miles NW of Kansas City, Missouri. The city contains a population of approximately 935.

The People and Families of Oregon

In Oregon, about 59% of adults are married.

Oregon boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oregon had a median family income of $41,932.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Oregon.

Oregon Housing

Oregon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Missouri.

Commuting

In Oregon, 97% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Oregon do a lot of driving.

High Points

Oregon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

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Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyOregon Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Oregon, MO

Comparing Oregon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population86
Age of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men56
Male Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty78
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Affordability of Property Taxes74
People Living Alone54
Housing Recently Built53
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