
Cunningham in pictures
1 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Explore the history →A town of 197. Nearly 31.2% of it is conserved land.
The thing Cunningham does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Cunningham. Another town gets a different order.
39 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge | 5.5 mi | 6,996 |
| 2. Yellow Creek Conservation Area | 2 mi | 583 |
| 3. Fountain Grove Conservation Area | — | 4 |
Most working residents leave Cunningham for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Marceline (19%), Columbia (9%) and Brookfield (8%). Half commute less than 46 miles.
Cunningham has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.
Cunningham beats the Missouri average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Cunningham | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.7% | 9% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.5% | 77.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.7% | 6.8% |
Where Cunningham’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023

1 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Explore the history →Township in the state of Missouri
Cunningham Township is a township in Chariton County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Cunningham Township was established in 1840, taking the name of Dr. John F. Cunningham, a pioneer citizen.
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