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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Living in Bacon

Health in Bacon

Compared with Missouri

22worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 10 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 4▼ 3 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

31.7%More older adults who have lost all their teethMO 15.8% · worse 14.4%More adults with COPDMO 8% · worse 26.2%More smokersMO 16% · worse

Care nearby

Cedar County Memorial HospitalEl Dorado Springs · 10.7 mi · ER · rural critical access

Compass Health Cedar County ClinicEl Dorado Springs · 9.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64783, 64750 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bacon →

Natural hazards in Bacon

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🥶 Cold waves

0Does Bacon flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 22 declared for Vernon County MapBacon vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Bacon →

Climate in Bacon

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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.

45° / 26°Winter

67° / 45°Spring

88° / 67°Summer

69° / 47°Fall

How much snow does Bacon get?About 2 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 29, with the last in spring around Apr 8.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.3° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Bacon →

Schools in Bacon

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School Grade D

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.

DistrictNORTHEAST VERNON CO. R-ISchools1

Northeast Vernon Co. R-I Elem. DElementary · Grades PK–6 · 94 students

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.