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Harrison

A township of 233 people in Vernon County, Missouri
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails12 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Harrison

Township in Vernon County, Missouri, U.S.
233Population

Harrison Township is a township in Vernon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Harrison Township was erected in 1842, taking its name from President William Henry Harrison.

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3worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Nevada Regional Medical CenterNevada · 13.8 mi · ER
Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/Fort ScottFort Scott · 11.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64728, 64771 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Harrison →

Natural hazards in Harrison

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.

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