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A city of 506 people in Missouri
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About Bland

City in Missouri, United States
506Population
0.6 sq miArea
1,014 ftElevation

Bland is a city in Gasconade and Osage counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 506 at the 2020 census. The Osage County portion of Bland is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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ZIP code65014
Area code573
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Housing in Bland

$246K▲ 9.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Bland home is worth about $246,000, up 9.6% in a year, 8% below the Missouri typical home.

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Most working residents leave Bland for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Owensville (17%), Washington (7%) and Union (5%). Half commute less than 33 miles.

Owensville
17%
Washington
7%
Union
5%
Jefferson City
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Bland →

Health in Bland

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4worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Phelps County Regional Medical CenterRolla · 25.5 mi · ER
Compass Health OwensvilleOwensville · 8.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Bland · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bland →

Natural hazards in Bland

54
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves🥶 Cold waves
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Bland has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 24°Winter
67° / 43°Spring
86° / 64°Summer
68° / 45°Fall
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School Grade C

The public schools Bland’s kids attend trail 72% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

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Nearest: Heartland Regional Library System Belle BranchBelle · 4.9 miles · 22 hrs a week
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