CentralMO
A town of 340.
340 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Central’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Illinois man arrested in Boone County by state troopersCentral Mo Info · Sep 26
- United We Glow mother-son event coming up in MoberlyCentral Mo Info · Sep 24
- U.S. Supreme Court considers emergency appeal regarding congressional mapCentral Mo Info · Sep 24
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Central. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Central
Most working residents leave Central for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Pittsburg (10%), Joplin (9%) and Lamar (8%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, hot summers
Central has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Central is
Central beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16.
| What stands out | Central | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 24.8% | 15.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.2% | 8% |
| More smokers | 21.9% | 16% |
1.3% of Central is conserved land
7.4 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
98% of working residents leave Central for work
Where Central’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Central
Township in the American state of Missouri
Central Township is a township in Barton County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 512. The township was named for its location near the geographical center of Barton County.
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- Population
- 521
- Area
- 55 sq mi
- Elevation
- 938 ft