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Carroll

A township of 1,013 people in Texas County, Missouri
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Conserved land2.5%734 of 29,481 acres
Trails2.9 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Carroll

Township in the US state of Missouri
1,013Population

Carroll Township is a township in Texas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Carroll Township was erected in 1845, taking its name from E. G. Carroll, a pioneer citizen. The western portion of the city of Summerville is in the township. The hamlet of Arroll is located south of the township in adjoining Date Township.

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Living in Carroll

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Most working residents leave Carroll for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Houston (9%), Summersville (8%) and West Plains (5%). Half commute less than 32 miles.

Houston
9%
Summersville
8%
West Plains
5%
Springfield
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Carroll →

Health in Carroll

Compared with Missouri

2better than MO·20worse

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

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Care nearby

Mercy St. Francis HospitalMountain View · 12.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Missouri Ozarks Community Health-HoustonHouston · 16.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 65571 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Carroll →

Natural hazards in Carroll

63
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves
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Climate in Carroll

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Carroll has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 4 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

46° / 26°Winter
67° / 44°Spring
86° / 64°Summer
68° / 45°Fall
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School Grade B

The public schools Carroll’s kids attend outperform 60% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictSUMMERSVILLE R-IISchools2

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