Spruce township, Missouri
Spruce township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Spruce township is a geographic entity located in Bates County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 312. The land area covers 36.06 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 312 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 52.5 yrs | ±13.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 142 | ±45 | 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 | 142 | ±45 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 142 | ±45 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±12 |
| Median Home Value | $244,600 | ±$119,152 |
| 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 | $77,708 | ±$11,313 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,559 | ±$8,040 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% | ±2.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 10 | ±11 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±8.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 146 | ±66 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.2% | ±13.7% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF SPRUCE
GUS Population: 307 (2024)
ID: 129636
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
6756 NE STATE ROUTE BB, BUTLER MO 64730-9591
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GUS Population: 16,394 (2024)
ID: 107551
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDING COMMISSIONER
1 N DELAWARE ST, STE 3, BUTLER MO 64730-2088
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ADRIAN, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | ADRIAN, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | APPLETON CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | APPLETON CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ARCHIE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | ARCHIE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BUTLER, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BUTLER, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | BUTLER, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | BUTLER, 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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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 | 11.8 mi away | 105 W FOURTH ST, APPLETON CITY, MO, 64724 |
(660) 476-5513
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Cass Career Center
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College Vocational | 24.7 mi away | 1600 E Elm, Harrisonville, MO, 64701-2024 |
81638032537818
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ADRIAN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 116 E MAIN ST, ADRIAN, MO, 64720 |
(816) 297-2105
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GARDEN CITY BRANCH
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Library | 15.6 mi away | 201 W DATE ST, GARDEN CITY, MO, 64747 |
(816) 819-5060
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ARCHIE BRANCH
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Library | 15.6 mi away | 207A S MAIN ST, ARCHIE, MO, 64725 |
(816) 293-5579
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HENRY COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 19.2 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 | 21.2 mi away | 514 E WALNUT ST, RICH HILL, MO, 64779 |
(417) 395-2291
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CASS COUNTY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 24.5 mi away | 400 E MECHANIC ST, HARRISONVILLE, MO, 64701 |
(816) 258-2244
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GENEALOGY BRANCH
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Library | 24.5 mi away | 400 E MECHANIC ST, HARRISONVILLE, MO, 64701 |
(816) 884-6285
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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 12.0 miles from Spruce 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose city | City | 9.7 mi | — |
| Urich city | City | 10.7 mi | — |
| Creighton city | City | 11.1 mi | — |
| Appleton City city | City | 11.7 mi | — |
| Passaic town | Town | 12.1 mi | — |
| Hartwell CDP | CDP | 12.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2901370198. • 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.