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Leroy

A township of 245 people in Barton County, Missouri
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Conserved land1.7%435 of 25,686 acres
Trails5.3 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Leroy

Township in the US state of Missouri
245Population
40.4 sq miArea
843 ftElevation

Leroy Township is a township in Barton County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 238. The origin of the name Leroy is obscure.

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Most working residents leave Leroy for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Lamar (15%), Springfield (9%) and Liberal (5%). Half commute less than 38 miles.

Lamar
15%
Springfield
9%
Liberal
5%
Lamar Heights
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Leroy →

Health in Leroy

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9worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Cox Barton County HospitalLamar · 15.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/ArmaArma · 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 code 64762 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Leroy →

Natural hazards in Leroy

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes
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Leroy has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

46° / 26°Winter
68° / 46°Spring
88° / 67°Summer
70° / 47°Fall
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Nearest: Happy & Mary Curless LibraryLiberal · 3.6 miles · 25 hrs a week

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