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Badger

A township of 417 people in Vernon County, Missouri
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Conserved land0.7%158 of 23,142 acres
Trails8.0 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Badger

Township in the US state of Missouri
417Population

Badger Township is a township in Vernon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Badger Township was erected in 1873, taking its name from Albert Badger, a country doctor.

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Most working residents leave Badger for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Nevada (26%), El Dorado Springs (10%) and Springfield (6%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Nevada
26%
El Dorado Springs
10%
Springfield
6%
Schell City
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Badger →

Health in Badger

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14worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Nevada Regional Medical CenterNevada · 7.1 mi · ER
Compass Health - NevadaNevada · 5.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64772, 64767 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Badger →

Natural hazards in Badger

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

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Badger has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 6 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

45° / 26°Winter
67° / 45°Spring
88° / 67°Summer
69° / 47°Fall
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Nearest: Nevada Public LibraryNevada · 7.2 miles · 48 hrs a week
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