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Elk

A township of 272 people in Stoddard County, Missouri
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Conserved land0.2%105 of 69,242 acres
Trails255 mi2.4 mi per sq mi
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About Elk

Township in the US state of Missouri
272Population

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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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.

Dexter
14%
Bernie
11%
Liberty
9%
Sikeston
8%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Elk →

Health in Elk

Compared with Missouri

2better than MO·18worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mercy Hospital StoddardDexter · 11.5 mi · ER
Bernie Medical and Dental CenterBernie · 8.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 63833, 63870, 63822 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Elk →

Natural hazards in Elk

89
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 89% of U.S. communities.

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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.

47° / 30°Winter
70° / 48°Spring
89° / 68°Summer
71° / 49°Fall
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Nearest: Parma BranchParma · 5.4 miles · 8 hrs a week

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