Oregon County, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
8,704 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,259 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$117,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$377 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$436 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Missouri
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 33
Feb 3 2 38
Mar 4 1 47
Apr 4 0 57
May 5 0 65
Jun 3 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 5 0 46
Dec 3 1 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MO State Senate District 25, MO State House District 153, MO
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Schools

Alton Elementary
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Alton High
<1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Couch Elem
11 miles, S • 3.7 star
Couch High
11 miles, S • 3.7 star

Colleges

Missouri State University-West Plains
25 miles, NW • 1.4 star
South Central Career Center
26 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Black River Technical College
40 miles, S • 1.4 star
Williams Baptist University
46 miles, S • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Ozarks Medical Center
26 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Fulton County Hospital
31 miles, W • 4.1 star
Five Rivers Medical Center
35 miles, S • 2.3 star

Airports

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
108 miles, E • 1 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
116 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Memphis International Airport
139 miles, S • 2.8 star