Elm township, Missouri
Elm township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Elm township is a geographic entity located in Putnam County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 510. The land area covers 78.16 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 510 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 58.4 yrs | ±7.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 137 | ±66 | 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 | 426 | ±93 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 137 | ±66 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 289 | ±95 |
| Median Home Value | $90,300 | ±$64,295 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,531 | ±$30,458 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,879 | ±$10,788 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% | ±16% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 51 | ±46 |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.4% | ±20.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 95 | ±68 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 51.8% | ±22.5% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF ELM
GUS Population: 509 (2024)
ID: 169361
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
22332 MO. STATE HWY 149, UNIONVILLE MO 63565-2007
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COUNTY OF PUTNAM
GUS Population: 4,539 (2024)
ID: 186217
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER
PUTNAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE, ROOM 101, UNIONVILLE MO 63565
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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 | NOVINGER, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | NOVINGER, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | GREEN CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | GREEN CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | UNIONVILLE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | UNIONVILLE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | UNIONVILLE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | KIRKSVILLE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | QUEEN CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | QUEEN CITY, MO |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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A T Still University of Health Sciences
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College | 17.5 mi away | 800 W Jefferson, Kirksville, MO, 63501 |
6606262121
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PUTNAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 115 S 16TH ST, UNIONVILLE, MO, 63565 |
(660) 947-3192
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Truman State University
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College | 18.1 mi away | 100 E Normal Avenue, Kirksville, MO, 63501-4221 |
6607854000
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SCHUYLER COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 15.4 mi away | 109 E JACKSON ST, LANCASTER, MO, 63548 |
(660) 457-3731
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Kirksville Area Technical Center
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College Vocational | 18.7 mi away | 1103 S Cottage Grove, Kirksville, MO, 63501 |
6606652865
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ADAIR COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.6 mi away | ONE LIBRARY LANE, KIRKSVILLE, MO, 63501 |
(660) 665-6038
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GARRETT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 19.9 mi away | 123 S MAIN ST, MOULTON, IA, 52572 |
(641) 642-3664
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DRAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.2 mi away | 115 DRAKE AVE, CENTERVILLE, IA, 52544 |
(641) 856-6676
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SULLIVAN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.3 mi away | 109 E SECOND ST, MILAN, MO, 63556 |
(660) 265-3911
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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 GREEN CITY 5N, MO US, located 10.1 miles from Elm township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.0° | 12.9° | 22.4° | 1.34" | — |
| February | 37.1° | 17.1° | 27.1° | 1.70" | — |
| March | 50.2° | 27.5° | 38.8° | 2.56" | — |
| April | 62.4° | 37.6° | 50.0° | 3.87" | — |
| May | 71.3° | 49.1° | 60.2° | 5.57" | — |
| June | 80.7° | 59.2° | 70.0° | 5.25" | — |
| July | 84.9° | 63.2° | 74.0° | 4.51" | — |
| August | 83.6° | 60.6° | 72.1° | 4.75" | — |
| September | 76.6° | 52.2° | 64.4° | 4.21" | — |
| October | 63.7° | 40.2° | 52.0° | 3.04" | — |
| November | 49.5° | 28.5° | 39.0° | 2.25" | — |
| December | 36.9° | 18.8° | 27.9° | 1.69" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington village | Village | 4.4 mi | — |
| Livonia village | Village | 7.1 mi | — |
| Connelsville CDP | CDP | 9.6 mi | — |
| Queen City city | City | 10.8 mi | — |
| Green Castle city | City | 11.5 mi | — |
| Greentop city | City | 11.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2917121952. • 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.