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White Oak

A township of 461 people in Harrison County, Missouri
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Township in Harrison County, Missouri, U.S.
461Population

White Oak Township is a township in Harrison County, Missouri, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 461. White Oak Township was erected in September 1860. White Oak Township takes its name from White Oak Creek.

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Most working residents leave White Oak for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Bethany (24%), Kansas City (9%) and St. Joseph (5%). Half commute less than 44 miles.

Bethany
24%
Kansas City
9%
St. Joseph
5%
Lamoni, IA
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in White Oak →

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1better than MO·10worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

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Harrison County Community HospitalBethany · 6.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Cainsville Medical ClinicCainsville · 23.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64471, 64424 · CMS · HRSAHealth in White Oak →

Natural hazards in White Oak

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

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

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White Oak has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 19°Winter
63° / 41°Spring
85° / 64°Summer
65° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Bethany Public LibraryBethany · 6.2 miles · 33 hrs a week

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