1942 · Oran, Missouri. Farmer consulting doctor · Library of Congress
Oran’s story
Oran in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
OranMO
A town of 1,033. Public schools that outperform most of Missouri.
Population
1,033
−7.7% since 2010
Typical home
$160K
+3.6% in a year
Household income
$65K
median
Median age
39.4
years
Jobs based here
204
A commuter town
What makes Oran stand out
The 3 things Oran does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,033 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Oran’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →64°
Light Rain and Fog/Mist
H 70° · L 58°
Local news
All →Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Oran. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Oran’s public schools outperform 97% of Missouri districts
The public schools Oran’s kids attend outperform 97% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oran Elementary School | K–6 | 139 | A− |
| Guardian Angel School Private | PK–8 | 67 | |
| Oran High School | 7–12 | 165 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MO on state testsAll 3 schools →
Health
Healthier than 19% of U.S. towns
Oran beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better26 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Oran | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 24.6% | 15.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.1% | 8% |
| More adults who get no exercise | 36.3% | 28.8% |
Missouri Delta Medical Center
14.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
44th
percentile among MO towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Oran home is worth about $160K
The typical Oran home is worth about $160,000, up 3.6% in a year, 40% below the Missouri typical home.
$160KZillow home value
Typical home value
Oran$160K
Missouri$268K
+3.6%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in March
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities.
80risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesTornadoesInland flooding
2
paid flood claims since 2023
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Oran
Most working residents leave Oran for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Sikeston (18%), Cape Girardeau (18%) and Scott City (4%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Oran5%
Sikeston18%
Cape Girardeau18%
Scott City4%
Chaffee4%
15 mi
median commute distance
204
jobs based in Oran
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Oran has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter29–46°
Spring47–69°
Summer67–88°
Fall48–70°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 5
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Oran for work
Where Oran’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
204jobs based in Oran
5%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Oran
City in Scott County, Missouri, United States
Oran ( oh-RAN) is a city in Scott County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Oran had a population of 1,195.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,195
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 338 ft
- ZIP code
- 63771
- Area code
- 573
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