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Oronogo, MO


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Oronogo, Missouri

Oronogo, Missouri, in Jasper county, is 64 miles W of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 110 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The people of the city are in the Joplin metropolitan area. Oronogo has a population of 976.

The People and Families of Oronogo

In Oronogo, about 67% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Oronogo. "Full house" describes much of the households in the city, with the many large families there. Oronogo is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oronogo had a median family income of $36,339. Home offices are common in Oronogo.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Oronogo residents, with $300. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Oronogo Housing

In Oronogo, 81% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Oronogo, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Oronogo, MO

Comparing Oronogo 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population75
Male Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity32
Senior Citizens21
Well-Paid Single Men22
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better46
Median Family Income45
People Above Poverty33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Affordability of Rents55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
People Living Alone21
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