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A township of 2,571 people in Putnam County, Missouri
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails4.5 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2named on the map

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About Union

Township in Putnam County, Missouri, U.S.
2,142Population

Union Township is a township in northern Putnam County, Missouri. The county seat of Unionville is primarily located in the southeastern portion of this township. The organization date and origin of the name of Union Township is unknown. All of Lake Thunderhead is in the center of this township.

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Living in Union

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Most working residents leave Union for work: only 18% work in town. The top destinations are Unionville (28%), Centerville (9%) and Milan (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Unionville
28%
Centerville, IA
9%
Milan
5%
Morgan
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Union →

Health in Union

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 28% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Missouri

1better than MO·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Putnam County Memorial HospitalUnionville · 4.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Chcsi CentervilleCenterville · 16.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 63565 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Union →

Natural hazards in Union

55
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Union →

Climate in Union

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Union has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 18°Winter
62° / 40°Spring
83° / 63°Summer
63° / 42°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Union →

Union’s library

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Putnam County Public Library115 S 16th St. · part of Putnam County Public Library
E-books45 hrs a week
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