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A township of 722 people in Bates County, Missouri
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Conserved land0.2%50 of 23,064 acres
Trails2.5 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Mound

Township in Missouri, United States
722Population
36.2 sq miArea
869 ftElevation

Mound Township is one of twenty-four townships in Bates County, Missouri, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 819. Mound Township was named for the mounds within its borders.

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Most working residents leave Mound for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Adrian (14%), Harrisonville (9%) and Butler (8%). Half commute less than 25 miles.

Adrian
14%
Harrisonville
9%
Butler
8%
Belton
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Mound →

Health in Mound

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11worse than MO

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

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Care nearby

Bates County Memorial HospitalButler · 6.9 mi · ER
Compass Health Bates County ClinicButler · 5.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64730, 64720 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Mound →

Natural hazards in Mound

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
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Mound has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 24°Winter
66° / 45°Spring
87° / 66°Summer
68° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: Adrian Community LibraryAdrian · 3.4 miles · 27 hrs a week
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