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A town of 633. Public schools that outperform most of Missouri.
Population
633
−8.2% since 2010
Median home value
$91K
Census ACS
Household income
$45K
median
Median age
26.8
years
Jobs based here
58
A commuter town
What makes Bacon stand out
The 2 things Bacon does most differently from other towns.
Small town
633 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Bacon’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bacon. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Bacon’s public schools outperform 6% of Missouri districts
The public schools Bacon’s kids attend trail 94% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
DSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Vernon Co. R-I Elem. | PK–6 | 94 | D |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MO on state testsAll 1 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Bacon
Most working residents leave Bacon for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Nevada (31%), El Dorado Springs (7%) and Springfield (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Bacon4%
Nevada31%
El Dorado Springs7%
Springfield5%
Kansas City4%
20 mi
median commute distance
58
jobs based in Bacon
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
71risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Bacon has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–45°
Spring45–67°
Summer67–88°
Fall47–69°
Oct 29
typical first frost
Apr 8
typical last frost
+0.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Outdoors
15.5% of Bacon is conserved land
18 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
15.5%conserved
15.5%
conserved · 4,743 of 30,644 acres
18 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Fair Haven City Park | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
How healthy Bacon is
Bacon beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 22.
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better10 too close to call22 worse
| What stands out | Bacon | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 31.7% | 15.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 14.4% | 8% |
| More smokers | 26.2% | 16% |
Cedar County Memorial Hospital
10.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Bacon for work
Where Bacon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
58jobs based in Bacon
4%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Bacon
Inactive township in the U.S. state of Missouri
Bacon Township is a township in Vernon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Bacon Township was erected in 1856, taking its name from James Bacon, a pioneer citizen.
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- Population
- 614