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Koshkonong

A town of 196 people in Missouri
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About Koshkonong

City in Oregon County, Missouri, United States
196Population
0.2 sq miArea
974 ftElevation

Koshkonong is a city in Oregon County, Missouri, United States. The population was 196 at the 2020 census.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

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ZIP code65692
Area code417
Living in Koshkonong

Housing in Koshkonong

$229K▲ 5.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Koshkonong home is worth about $229,000, up 5.8% in a year, 15% below the Missouri typical home.

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Most working residents leave Koshkonong for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are West Plains (29%), Thayer (20%) and Alton (5%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

West Plains
29%
Thayer
20%
Alton
5%
Springfield
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Koshkonong →

Health in Koshkonong

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17worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Ozarks HealthcareWest Plains · 16 mi · ER
Southern Missouri Community Health Center Thayer ClinicThayer · 3.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Koshkonong · CMS · HRSAHealth in Koshkonong →

Natural hazards in Koshkonong

80
Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Koshkonong →

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Koshkonong has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 9 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

48° / 27°Winter
69° / 45°Spring
87° / 65°Summer
70° / 46°Fall
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D

School Grade D

The public schools Koshkonong’s kids attend trail 88% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictOREGON-HOWELL R-IIISchools2

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Koshkonong Public Library302 Diggins Street · part of Oregon County Library District
E-books20 hrs a week
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