Caledonia Historic District · National Register of Historic Places
Caledonia’s story
207 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1819Caledonia is settled
CaledoniaMO
Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0
Population
134
2025 Census estimate · +1.5% since 2020
Typical home
$231K
+12.4% in a year
Household income
$60K
median
Median age
56.4
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Caledonia a good place to live?
Caledonia’s average trip to work is 61 minutes, above both the Missouri town median (22 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 1 of the 248 Missouri towns we compare have a higher median age than Caledonia. Caledonia Historic District and Harrison Queen House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Caledonia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Caledonia stand out
Where Caledonia beats most towns.
Small town
134 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Caledonia: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Caledonia, and how to reach them.
PowerUnion Electric13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCaledonia PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers88% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Caledonia’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Missouri you can register online until 27 days before Election Day, in person until 27 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 27 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWashingtonWashington County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2021
ZIP code6363163631 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Caledonia.
Natural hazards
Caledonia faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.
81risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Caledonia, expect four seasons and hot summers
Caledonia has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 88°, January nights drop to 21° and about 12 inches of snow falls in a winter.
12″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–45°
Spring42–68°
Summer62–86°
Fall43–68°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
The typical home in Caledonia is valued at about $231K
The typical Caledonia home is worth about $231,000, up 12.4% in a year, 13% below the Missouri typical home. 84% of Caledonia households own their home, against 64% in Missouri’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns. The median rent in Caledonia is $817 a month.
$231KZillow home value
| Caledonia | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 84% | 64% | 73% |
| Median rent | $817 a month | $971 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Caledonia$231K
Missouri$265K
+12.4%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
How healthy Caledonia is
Caledonia beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 17% of Caledonia adults report frequent physical distress.
| Caledonia | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 30% | 25% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better26 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Caledonia | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 11% | 8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.6% | 6.8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.4% | 3.6% |
Washington County Memorial Hospital
11.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 17 attractions →Taum Sauk Mountain and 4 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Caledonia. Close and well known come first.
14 mi MountainTaum Sauk Mountain
20 mi National forestMark Twain National Forest
9 mi State parkElephant Rocks State Park
16 mi State parkJohnson's Shut-Ins State Park37 mi CaveMeramec CavernsSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Taum Sauk Mountain: Kbh3rd, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mark Twain National Forest: Kbh3rd, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Elephant Rocks State Park: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park: Kbh3rd, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Caledonia
16pages on Caledonia
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Caledonia; the nearest are
Mineral Area CollegeCommunity college · Public · Park Hills16.8 mi$5,660 in-state tuitionMissouri University of Science and TechnologyUniversity or college · Public · Rolla56.1 mi$14,984 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Caledonia residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
About Caledonia
Village in Missouri, United States
Caledonia is a village in southern Washington County, Missouri, United States. The population was 131 at the 2020 census. Caledonia is located 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Belgrade.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 915 ft
- ZIP code
- 63631
Questions about Caledonia
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Caledonia, MO a good place to live?
Caledonia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.