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Prairie

A township of 146 people in Bates County, Missouri
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Conserved land7.4%1,236 of 16,702 acres
Trails3.5 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Prairie

Township in Missouri, United States
146Population
26.2 sq miArea
771 ftElevation

Prairie 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 153. The township derives its name from the community of Prairie City, Missouri.

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Most working residents leave Prairie for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Rich Hill (13%), Butler (13%) and Nevada (6%). Half commute less than 34 miles.

Rich Hill
13%
Butler
13%
Nevada
6%
St. Louis
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Prairie →

Health in Prairie

Compared with Missouri

1better than MO·16worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Ellett Memorial HospitalAppleton City · 13 mi · ER · rural critical access
Compass Health Bates County Dental ClinicButler · 13.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64779, 64780 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Prairie →

Natural hazards in Prairie

74
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.

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FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Prairie →

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Prairie has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

45° / 25°Winter
67° / 45°Spring
88° / 67°Summer
69° / 47°Fall
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Nearest: Rich Hill Memorial LibraryRich Hill · 7.5 miles · 20 hrs a week
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