Buck Prairie township, Missouri
Buck Prairie township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Buck Prairie township is a geographic entity located in Lawrence County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,353. The land area covers 39.93 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,353 | ±518 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs | ±6.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,661 | ±185 | 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 | 1,929 | ±201 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,661 | ±185 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 268 | ±110 |
| Median Home Value | $155,100 | ±$14,623 |
| Median Gross Rent | $923 | ±$125 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,114 | ±$10,915 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,511 | ±$3,688 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% | ±7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 742 | ±313 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | ±4.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,131 | ±353 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 79.2% | ±8.5% |
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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COUNTY OF LAWRENCE
GUS Population: 39,151 (2024)
ID: 129435
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY COMMISSION
1 COURTHOUSE SQ, MOUNT VERNON MO 65712
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | AURORA, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | AURORA, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BILLINGS, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BILLINGS, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | CLEVER, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CLEVER, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CRANE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | CRANE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Republic, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | MOUNT VERNON, MO |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Paul Mitchell the School-Springfield
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College Vocational | 21.2 mi away | 3017 S Kansas Expy, Springfield, MO, 65807 |
4178812110102
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MARIONVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 303 W WASHINGTON, MARIONVILLE, MO, 65705 |
(417) 463-2675
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WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield
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College | 21.3 mi away | 3033 S Kansas Expressway, Springfield, MO, 65807 |
4178637682
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AURORA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 202 S JEFFERSON AVE, AURORA, MO, 65605 |
(417) 678-2036
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Evangel University-James River Assembly of God Church
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College | 23.7 mi away | 6100 North 19th Street, Ozark, MO, 65721-6694 |
4178652815
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CRANE AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 201 MAIN STREET, CRANE, MO, 65633 |
(417) 723-8261
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Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri
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College Vocational | 23.8 mi away | 3600 South Glenstone Outer Road, Springfield, MO, 65804-4414 |
4172274950
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CLEVER COMMUNITY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 7428 W VETERANS BLVD, CLEVER, MO, 65631 |
(417) 743-2277
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Bryan University
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College | 23.9 mi away | 4255 S Nature Center Way, Springfield, MO, 65804 |
4178625700
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MT. VERNON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 206 W WATER ST, MT. VERNON, MO, 65712 |
(417) 466-2921
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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 BILLINGS 1SW, MO US, located 5.5 miles from Buck Prairie township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.6° | 21.9° | 33.2° | 2.57" | 4.7" |
| February | 49.8° | 25.4° | 37.6° | 2.40" | 2.5" |
| March | 59.0° | 33.4° | 46.2° | 3.90" | 0.9" |
| April | 68.8° | 42.6° | 55.7° | 4.53" | 0.2" |
| May | 76.4° | 53.5° | 64.9° | 5.64" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.9° | 62.5° | 73.7° | 4.44" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.6° | 66.6° | 78.1° | 4.01" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.3° | 64.9° | 77.1° | 3.52" | 0.0" |
| September | 82.0° | 57.1° | 69.6° | 4.80" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.4° | 44.7° | 57.5° | 3.49" | 0.1" |
| November | 58.0° | 33.8° | 45.9° | 3.63" | 0.5" |
| December | 47.6° | 25.6° | 36.6° | 2.85" | 3.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marionville city | City | 0.7 mi | — |
| Aurora city | City | 4.5 mi | — |
| Billings city | City | 6.8 mi | — |
| Crane city | City | 7.8 mi | — |
| Verona town | Town | 8.4 mi | — |
| Chesapeake CDP | CDP | 8.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2910909442. • 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.