Sherman Township is a township in DeKalb County, Missouri, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 491. Sherman Township was established in 1870, taking its name from William Tecumseh Sherman, an officer in the Civil War.

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Living in Sherman

Work & commute in Sherman

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Most working residents leave Sherman for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are St. Joseph (33%), Kansas City (10%) and Stewartsville (4%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

St. Joseph

33%

Kansas City

10%

Stewartsville

Independence

0%Work in townlive and work in Sherman 23 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 27Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Sherman

Compared with Missouri

5better than MO·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▼ 9 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

6.7%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMO 9% · better 10.5%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMO 13.7% · better 10.3%More adults who have had cancerMO 8.6% · worse

Care nearby

Mosaic Life Care at St. JosephSaint Joseph · 15.6 mi · ER

King City ClinicKing City · 11.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64422, 64430, 64494 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Sherman →

Natural hazards in Sherman

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought

0Does Sherman flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 18 declared for DeKalb County MapSherman vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Sherman

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Sherman has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

39° / 20°Winter

64° / 42°Spring

85° / 64°Summer

65° / 43°Fall