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Grand River

A township of 297 people in Bates County, Missouri
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Conserved land1.1%182 of 15,950 acres
Trails4.5 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Grand River

Township in Missouri, United States
297Population
25.1 sq miArea
856 ftElevation

Grand River Township is one of twenty-four townships in Bates County, Missouri, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 251. Grand River Township was established in 1870, and named after the Grand River.

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Most working residents leave Grand River for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Adrian (13%), Butler (9%) and Harrisonville (9%). Half commute less than 27 miles.

Adrian
13%
Butler
9%
Harrisonville
9%
Belton
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Grand River →

Health in Grand River

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 22% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Missouri

3better than MO·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Bates County Memorial HospitalButler · 13.5 mi · ER
Compass Health Bates County ClinicButler · 12.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64720, 64725 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Grand River →

Natural hazards in Grand River

61
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
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Grand River has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 24°Winter
66° / 44°Spring
87° / 66°Summer
68° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: Adrian Community LibraryAdrian · 7.1 miles · 27 hrs a week

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