Parson Creek Township is a township in southwestern Linn County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The township is named after the stream called Parson Creek, a tributary of the Grand River.

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Living in Parson Creek

Work & commute in Parson Creek

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Most working residents leave Parson Creek for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Chillicothe (21%), Brookfield (9%) and Meadville (7%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Chillicothe

21%

Brookfield

Meadville

Milan

7%Work in townlive and work in Parson Creek 17 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 133Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Parson Creek →

Health in Parson Creek

Compared with Missouri

4worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▼ 9 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

10.2%More adults with COPDMO 8% · worse 19.2%More smokersMO 16% · worse 8%More adults with heart diseaseMO 6.8% · worse

Care nearby

Pershing Memorial HospitalBrookfield · 12.1 mi · ER · rural critical access

Northwest Health Services - ChillicotheChillicothe · 13.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64659, 64688 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Parson Creek →

Natural hazards in Parson Creek

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought

0Does Parson Creek flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 19 declared for Linn County MapParson Creek vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Parson Creek →

Climate in Parson Creek

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Parson Creek has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

39° / 21°Winter

64° / 43°Spring

86° / 65°Summer

66° / 44°Fall

How much snow does Parson Creek get?About 14 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 23, with the last in spring around Apr 14.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Parson Creek →

Schools in Parson Creek

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School Grade A+

The public schools Parson Creek’s kids attend outperform 96% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictMEADVILLE R-IVSchools2

Meadville Elem. B+Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 114 students Meadville High AHigh · Grades 7–12 · 101 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.