Oran
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1942
Oran, Missouri. Doctor receiving call in his office, 1942
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About Oran
City in Scott County, Missouri, United StatesOran ( oh-RAN) is a city in Scott County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Oran had a population of 1,195.
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Housing in Oran
The typical Oran home is worth about $160,000, up 3.6% in a year, 40% below the Missouri typical home.
Only 1 sale in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Oran
Full picture →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.
Health in Oran
Health Grade C−
Healthier than 19% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Missouri
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Oran
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Oran
Full climate →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.
Schools in Oran
All Oran schools →School Grade A+
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.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.
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