City Township is the smallest of the fifteen townships that make up Barton County, Missouri, US. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,425. Despite being the smallest township by area, it is the most populous township. The township government is consolidated with the government of the city of Lamar.

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How City ranks

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#39Most affordable in MO #47Lowest property tax in MO #54Most conserved land in MO All MO rankings →

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Living in City

Work & commute in City

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About one in 3 of City’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Lamar (30%), Joplin (7%) and Springfield (6%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Lamar

30%

Joplin

Springfield

Nevada

30%Work in townlive and work in City 24 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 2,008Jobs based herebalanced

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Health in City

D⁻

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 5% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 35% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Missouri

19worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 3▼ 4 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

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What stands out

26.8%More older adults who have lost all their teethMO 15.8% · worse 12.9%More adults with COPDMO 8% · worse 9.7%More adults with heart diseaseMO 6.8% · worse

Care nearby

Cox Barton County HospitalLamar · 1.4 mi · ER · rural critical access

Access Family Care - LamarLamar · 0.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 64759 · CMS · HRSAHealth in City →

Natural hazards in City

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

16Does City flood?paid flood claims since 1981 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 19 declared for Barton County

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in City →

Climate in City

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City 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.

46° / 27°Winter

68° / 46°Spring

88° / 67°Summer

69° / 47°Fall

How much snow does City get?About 7 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 27, with the last in spring around Apr 9.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.3° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in City →

Schools in City

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School Grade B-

The public schools City’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 51% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

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DistrictLAMAR R-ISchools5

East Elem.Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 281 students Lamar Elem. B-Elementary · Grades 3–5 · 253 students Lamar Middle B-Middle · Grades 6–8 · 255 students Lamar High CHigh · Grades 9–12 · 369 students Lamar Careertechnical CenterHigh · Grades 9–12

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.