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Trails0.4 mi0.6 mi per sq mi
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About Downing

City in Schuyler County, Missouri, United States
1872Established
300Population
0.7 sq miArea
873 ftElevation

Downing is a city in Schuyler County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 300. It is part of the Kirksville Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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ZIP code63536
Area code660
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Most working residents leave Downing for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Kirksville (16%), Queen City (10%) and Lancaster (7%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Kirksville
16%
Queen City
10%
Lancaster
7%
Greentop
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Downing →

Health in Downing

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1better than MO·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Scotland County HospitalMemphis · 10.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Memphis Community Health CenterMemphis · 10.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Downing · CMS · HRSAHealth in Downing →

Natural hazards in Downing

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves
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Downing has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 23 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 19°Winter
62° / 40°Spring
84° / 63°Summer
64° / 42°Fall
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Nearest: Schuyler County Library DistrictLancaster · 8.5 miles · 39 hrs a week
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