Appleton township, Missouri
Appleton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Appleton township is a geographic entity located in St. Clair County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,390. The land area covers 44.98 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,390 | ±223 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs | ±6.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 642 | ±103 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 737 | ±107 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 642 | ±103 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 95 | ±59 |
| Median Home Value | $105,700 | ±$14,638 |
| Median Gross Rent | $552 | ±$113 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,333 | ±$5,205 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,652 | ±$5,682 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | ±5.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 159 | ±77 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 662 | ±155 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80.1% | ±6.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 9,848 (2024)
ID: 168766
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 525, OSCEOLA MO 64776-0525
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | APPLETON CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | APPLETON CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BUTLER, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BUTLER, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | CLINTON, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | CLINTON, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CLINTON, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CLINTON, MO | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | CLINTON, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Clinton, MO |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 7 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Clinton Technical School
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College Vocational | 19.5 mi away | 602 S. Fifth St., Clinton, MO, 64735 |
6608856101
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APPLETON CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 105 W FOURTH ST, APPLETON CITY, MO, 64724 |
(660) 476-5513
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LOWRY CITY BRANCH
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 406B W 4TH ST, LOWRY CITY, MO, 64763 |
(417) 664-2255
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SAINT CLAIR COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 18.0 mi away | 115 CHESTNUT ST, OSCEOLA, MO, 64776 |
(417) 646-2214
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EL DORADO SPRINGS BRANCH
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Library | 19.6 mi away | 808 S MAIN ST, EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO, 64744 |
(417) 876-4827
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HENRY COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 19.7 mi away | 123 E GREEN ST, CLINTON, MO, 64735 |
(660) 885-2612
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RICH HILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 514 E WALNUT ST, RICH HILL, MO, 64779 |
(417) 395-2291
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at APPLETON CITY, MO US, located 2.6 miles from Appleton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.0° | 21.2° | 30.6° | 1.57" | 3.8" |
| February | 45.4° | 24.9° | 35.1° | 1.74" | 2.3" |
| March | 56.1° | 34.2° | 45.2° | 3.19" | 1.3" |
| April | 65.9° | 43.9° | 54.9° | 4.63" | 0.0" |
| May | 74.7° | 54.8° | 64.8° | 5.88" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.6° | 64.2° | 73.9° | 4.66" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.2° | 68.5° | 78.4° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.3° | 66.7° | 77.0° | 4.13" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.4° | 58.1° | 68.7° | 4.33" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.2° | 46.1° | 57.1° | 3.35" | 0.0" |
| November | 55.1° | 34.7° | 44.9° | 3.19" | 0.3" |
| December | 44.0° | 25.6° | 34.8° | 2.32" | 2.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton City city | City | 3.0 mi | — |
| Rockville city | City | 6.9 mi | — |
| Montrose city | City | 7.4 mi | — |
| Schell City city | City | 11.0 mi | — |
| La Due village | Village | 13.0 mi | — |
| Deepwater city | City | 14.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2918501504. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.