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A township of 247 people in Vernon County, Missouri
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Conserved land4.3%1,349 of 31,132 acres
Trails24 mi0.5 mi per sq mi
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About Henry

Township in Vernon County, Missouri, U.S.
247Population

Henry Township is a township in Vernon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Henry Township was originally called "Summers Township", and under the latter was established in 1855. The present name, adopted in 1856, honors John McHenry, a pioneer citizen. Little Osage River as well as Bitterroot Creek, Duncan Creek, Pecan Creek, Pryor Creek and Tolley Creek flow through the township.

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Most working residents leave Henry for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Nevada (32%), Joplin (4%) and Center (4%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Nevada
32%
Joplin
4%
Center
4%
Pittsburg, KS
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Henry →

Health in Henry

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11worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

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Nevada Regional Medical CenterNevada · 16.2 mi · ER
Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/PleasantonPleasanton · 14.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64752, 64778 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Henry →

Natural hazards in Henry

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.

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Henry has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 6 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 26°Winter
67° / 45°Spring
88° / 67°Summer
69° / 47°Fall
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Nearest: Prescott City LibraryPrescott · 8.8 miles · 35 hrs a week
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