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Lindley

A township of 129 people in Mercer County, Missouri
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Conserved land0.1%21 of 36,886 acres
Trails3.5 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Lindley

Township in Mercer County, Missouri, U.S.
129Population

Lindley Township is a township in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Lindley Township was established in 1856 (1856), and most likely was named after James Johnson Lindley, a state legislator.

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1better than MO·14worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

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Decatur County HospitalLeon · 15.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Cainsville Medical ClinicCainsville · 7.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64632, 64661, 64673 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lindley →

Natural hazards in Lindley

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought
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Lindley has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 27 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 18°Winter
62° / 40°Spring
84° / 63°Summer
64° / 42°Fall
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Nearest: Mercer County LibraryPrinceton · 10.4 miles · 43 hrs a week

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