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Union

A township of 388 people in Harrison County, Missouri
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Conserved land2.4%560 of 23,504 acres
Trails0.8 mi0 mi per sq mi
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About Union

Township in Harrison County, Missouri, U.S.
388Population

Union Township is a township in Harrison County, Missouri, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 388. Union Township was erected in 1858. The township was named for the federal union, since a large share of the residents were pro-Union during the Civil War.

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Most working residents leave Union for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Bethany (21%), St. Joseph (6%) and Trenton (5%). Half commute less than 33 miles.

Bethany
21%
St. Joseph
6%
Trenton
5%
Gilman City
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Union →

Health in Union

D

Health Grade D

Healthier than 12% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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1better than MO·15worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Harrison County Community HospitalBethany · 12 mi · ER · rural critical access
Infinity Health - Lamoni OfficeLamoni · 14 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64442, 64481, 64467 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Union →

Natural hazards in Union

48
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes
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Union has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 18°Winter
62° / 40°Spring
84° / 63°Summer
64° / 42°Fall
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Nearest: Bethany Public LibraryBethany · 11.7 miles · 33 hrs a week
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