LakeMO
A town of 194.
194 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Lake’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Cities with the most expensive homes in the Kansas City metro areaStacker · Sep 29
- 'Kids everywhere': Teens shot by police officer after hundreds gather for 'out of control' party in Spanish LakeKSDK · Jul 6
- North county teen gathering ends with police shooting 2; 9 arrestedKSDK · Jul 6
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lake. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Lake
Most working residents leave Lake for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Nevada (32%), Fort Scott (10%) and El Dorado Springs (4%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, hot summers
Lake has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 6 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Lake is
Lake beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17.
| What stands out | Lake | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 12.5% | 8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 23.3% | 15.8% |
| More smokers | 23.1% | 16% |
5.8% of Lake is conserved land
12 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
100% of working residents leave Lake for work
Where Lake’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Lake
Township in Vernon County, Missouri, U.S.
Lake Township is a township in Vernon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Lake Township most likely took its name from a small lake within its borders.
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- Population
- 196
- Elevation
- 797 ft