Cost of living in Oregon County, MO
Population 8,704 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Oregon County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Oregon County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Oregon County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Oregon County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Oregon County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Oregon County
State and local tax rates for Missouri.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Oregon County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Oregon County
What it costs to live in Oregon County each month.
- Rent $628
- Energy $194
- Water $50
- Groceries $313
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $358
- State tax $114
- Rent $824
- Energy $233
- Water $60
- Groceries $519
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $408
- State tax $163
- Rent $1,155
- Energy $291
- Water $70
- Groceries $787
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $408
- State tax $163
Frequently asked questions about Oregon County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Oregon County?
In Oregon County, MO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $628 per month, a two-bedroom averages $824 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,155 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Oregon County?
In Oregon County, MO, the average household income is $44,259 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $31,960 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Oregon County?
The estimated cost of living in Oregon County, MO is approximately $2,457 per month for a single person, $3,491 for a couple, $5,944 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Oregon County?
The combined sales tax rate in Oregon County, MO is 8.29%, which includes the Missouri state rate of 4.22% plus an average local rate of 4.06%.
Is Oregon County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Oregon County, MO would need approximately $2,457 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $44,259 per year ($3,688 per month). Oregon County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Oregon County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Oregon County, MO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 18.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Oregon County?
The average home value in Oregon County, MO is $117,700, with average annual property taxes of $599, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Oregon County compare to other areas?
You can compare Oregon County, MO with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Oregon County is in Missouri.
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP