ElkMO
A town of 209.
209 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Elk. Another town gets a different order.
Very high risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 89% of U.S. communities.
Mild winters, hot summers
Elk has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 28°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Most working residents commute out of Elk
Most working residents leave Elk for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Dexter (14%), Bernie (11%) and Liberty (9%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Where working residents work
How healthy Elk is
Elk beats the Missouri average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18.
| What stands out | Elk | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.9% | 77.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 13.1% | 8% |
0.2% of Elk is conserved land
255 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
About Elk
Township in the US state of Missouri
Elk Township is a township in Stoddard County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Elk Township was erected in 1868, taking its name from Elk Creek.
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- Population
- 272