West Boone township, Missouri
West Boone township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Boone township is a geographic entity located in Bates County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 761. The land area covers 29.91 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 761 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 34.8 yrs | ±8.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 237 | ±53 | 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 | 275 | ±55 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 237 | ±53 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 38 | ±22 |
| Median Home Value | $219,800 | ±$29,604 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,297 | ±$573 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,058 | ±$27,993 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,785 | ±$10,737 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | ±5.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 83 | ±47 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | ±2.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 378 | ±101 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 79.3% | ±10.6% |
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 WEST BOONE
GUS Population: 745 (2024)
ID: 129637
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE WEST BOONE TOWNSHIP
12498 NW COUNTY RD 10001, AMSTERDAM MO 64723-8536
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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-05 | ARCHIE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | ARCHIE, MO | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | HARRISONVILLE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | BUTLER, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | BUTLER, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | BUTLER, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Louisburg, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | DREXEL, 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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Cass Career Center
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College Vocational | 19.2 mi away | 1600 E Elm, Harrisonville, MO, 64701-2024 |
81638032537818
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DREXEL BRANCH
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 211 E MAIN ST, DREXEL, MO, 64742 |
(816) 819-5050
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ARCHIE BRANCH
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 207A S MAIN ST, ARCHIE, MO, 64725 |
(816) 293-5579
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ADRIAN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 116 E MAIN ST, ADRIAN, MO, 64720 |
(816) 297-2105
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LIBRARY DISTRICT #2 , LINN COUNTY
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 209 N. BROADWAY, LACYGNE, KS, 66040 |
(913) 757-2151
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LIBRARY DISTRICT #1, MIAMI COUNTY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 206 S. BROADWAY ST., LOUISBURG, KS, 66053 |
(913) 837-2217
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CASS COUNTY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 400 E MECHANIC ST, HARRISONVILLE, MO, 64701 |
(816) 258-2244
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GENEALOGY BRANCH
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 400 E MECHANIC ST, HARRISONVILLE, MO, 64701 |
(816) 884-6285
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HARRISONVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 400 E MECHANIC ST, HARRISONVILLE, MO, 64701 |
(816) 884-3483
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LINN COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT #5
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Library | 20.0 mi away | 752 MAIN STREET, PLEASANTON, KS, 66075 |
(913) 352-8554
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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 BUTLER 4W, MO US, located 14.4 miles from West Boone township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.1° | 19.8° | 30.0° | 1.61" | 2.6" |
| February | 45.7° | 23.5° | 34.6° | 1.95" | 3.0" |
| March | 56.4° | 33.2° | 44.8° | 2.76" | 1.2" |
| April | 66.2° | 43.2° | 54.7° | 4.55" | 0.0" |
| May | 75.7° | 55.0° | 65.3° | 6.26" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.7° | 64.9° | 74.8° | 5.62" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.5° | 69.1° | 79.3° | 4.37" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.4° | 66.4° | 77.4° | 3.75" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.8° | 57.4° | 69.1° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.0° | 45.0° | 57.5° | 3.45" | 0.0" |
| November | 55.8° | 33.5° | 44.7° | 2.86" | 0.3" |
| December | 44.6° | 24.5° | 34.5° | 2.10" | 2.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merwin village | Village | 3.4 mi | — |
| Drexel city | City | 5.4 mi | — |
| Amsterdam city | City | 6.5 mi | — |
| Linn Valley city | City | 9.9 mi | — |
| Adrian city | City | 11.0 mi | — |
| Archie city | City | 11.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2901378604. • 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.