A town of 882, settled in 1841. Public schools that outperform most of Missouri.
The 2 things Oregon does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Oregon. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Oregon for work: only 16% work in town. The top destinations are St. Joseph (23%), Kansas City (8%) and Forest City (5%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
The public schools Oregon’s kids attend outperform 70% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Holt Elem. | PK–6 | 121 | B+ |
| South Holt High | 7–12 | 119 | B |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities.
Oregon has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
No violent or property crimes were reported in Oregon in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Oregon is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
Oregon beats the Missouri average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Oregon | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.3% | 9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.9% | 12.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.3% | 8.6% |
Where Oregon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
8 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
City in Missouri, United States
Oregon is a city and county seat of Holt County, Missouri, United States. The population was 837 at the 2020 census. It is the oldest town extant in Holt County.
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