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A township of 250 people in Carroll County, Missouri

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Township in Carroll County, Missouri, U.S.

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Combs Township is a township in Carroll County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Combs Township has a population of 250 according to the 2020 census. Combs Township was erected in 1872, and named after Colonel Howard T. Combs, a county official.

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Most working residents leave Combs for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Carrollton (19%), Chillicothe (8%) and Kansas City (5%). Half commute less than 30 miles.

Carrollton

19%

Chillicothe

8%

Kansas City

5%

Carrollton

5%

0%Work in townlive and work in Combs 30 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 17Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Combs →

Health in Combs

Compared with Missouri

1better than MO·10worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

Conditions 6▼ 6 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▲ 1▼ 5 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

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What stands out

80.4%More adults treating high blood pressureMO 77.2% · better 11.1%More adults with COPDMO 8% · worse

Care nearby

Carroll County Memorial HospitalCarrollton · 7.2 mi · ER · rural critical access

Hcc Network - CarrolltonCarrollton · 6.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64633, 64623, 64639 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Combs →

Natural hazards in Combs

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought

19Does Combs flood?paid flood claims since 1993 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 25 declared for Carroll County MapCombs vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Combs has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 22°Winter

65° / 43°Spring

86° / 65°Summer

67° / 45°Fall

How much snow does Combs get?About 13 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 23, with the last in spring around Apr 16.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Combs

Nearest: Carrollton Public LibraryCarrollton · 7.7 miles · 53 hrs a week

Famous people close to Combs

Erle C. Kenton

Erle C. KentonNorborne · 18 mi

Barbara Sinatra

Barbara SinatraBosworth · 5 mi

Wilbur Sweatman

Wilbur SweatmanBrunswick · 13 mi

Harry von Meter

Harry von MeterMalta Bend · 14 mi

Pauline Gracia Beery Mack

Pauline Gracia Beery MackNorborne · 18 mi JFJames FergasonWakenda · 8 mi

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Combs De Witt Ridge Carrollton Eugene

EDe Witt NRidge WCarrollton SEugene

Where Combs residents work nearby:Carrollton 5%Work & commute →

Compare side by side:Combs vs De Witt Combs vs Ridge Combs vs Carrollton Combs vs Eugene

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