Chariton TownshipMO
A town of 188.
188 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Chariton Township. Another town gets a different order.
Older than Missouri overall, and fewer college graduates
People 65 and older are 34% of residents (18% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 14% of residents (22% statewide). 20% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Missouri.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
| Chariton Township | MO | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2.1% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 16.5% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.4% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.8% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 5.3% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.4% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 23.4% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10.1% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 8.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 40.5% | 30.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.6% | 20.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 19.6% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 13.1% | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.2% | 12.6% | 14.1% |
Most working residents commute out of Chariton Township
Most working residents leave Chariton Township for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Salisbury (19%), Columbia (10%) and Moberly (8%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, hot summers
Chariton Township has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Chariton Township is
Chariton Township beats the Missouri average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Chariton Township | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.5% | 77.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.6% | 6.8% |
2.7% of Chariton Township is conserved land
11 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Cambridge Bend Unit | — | 239 |
| 2. Lewis Mill Access | — | 8 |
100% of working residents leave Chariton Township for work
Where Chariton Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Chariton Township
Township in the US state of Missouri
Chariton Township is a township in Chariton County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Chariton Township was established in 1840, taking its name from the Chariton River.
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- Population
- 199