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Cunningham

A township of 206 people in Chariton County, Missouri
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About Cunningham

Township in the state of Missouri
206Population

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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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.

Marceline
19%
Columbia
9%
Brookfield
8%
Moberly
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Cunningham →

Health in Cunningham

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2better than MO·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Pershing Memorial HospitalBrookfield · 11.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Compass HealthMarceline · 15.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64681, 64628, 64660 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Cunningham →

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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.

39° / 22°Winter
64° / 43°Spring
86° / 65°Summer
66° / 45°Fall
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Nearest: Brookfield Public LibraryBrookfield · 12 miles · 44 hrs a week

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