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Shawnee

A township of 391 people in Henry County, Missouri
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Conserved land0.1%21 of 26,700 acres
Trails1.1 mi0 mi per sq mi
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About Shawnee

Township in Henry County, Missouri, U.S.
391Population

Shawnee Township is a township in Henry County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The township is named after the Shawnee tribe of Native Americans.

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Most working residents leave Shawnee for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Clinton (26%), Harrisonville (5%) and Springfield (5%). Half commute less than 30 miles.

Clinton
26%
Harrisonville
5%
Springfield
5%
Warrensburg
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Shawnee →

Health in Shawnee

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6worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Golden Valley Memorial HospitalClinton · 9.8 mi · ER
Compass HeatlhClinton · 7.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64733, 64735, 64761 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Shawnee →

Natural hazards in Shawnee

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

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
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Shawnee has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 24°Winter
66° / 44°Spring
87° / 66°Summer
68° / 46°Fall
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DistrictSHAWNEE R-IIISchools1

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Nearest: Henry County LibraryClinton · 8.8 miles · 58 hrs a week
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