White River township, Missouri
White River township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
White River township is a geographic entity located in Barry County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,481. The land area covers 29.39 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,481 | ±518 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 63.4 yrs | ±2.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,345 | ±232 | 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 | 2,231 | ±226 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,345 | ±232 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 886 | ±188 |
| Median Home Value | $305,600 | ±$57,122 |
| Median Gross Rent | $596 | ±$147 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,757 | ±$10,228 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,754 | ±$5,228 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% | ±5.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 254 | ±147 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.3% | ±0.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 925 | ±256 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.7% | ±7.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
COUNTY OF BARRY
GUS Population: 35,618 (2024)
ID: 168724
|
County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER
700 MAIN ST, STE 2, CASSVILLE MO 65625-1467
|
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | BERRYVILLE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BERRYVILLE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | BERRYVILLE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BERRYVILLE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BLUE EYE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BLUE EYE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | BLUE EYE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CASSVILLE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | CASSVILLE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CASSVILLE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
College of the Ozarks
|
College | 22.7 mi away | 100 Opportunity Avenue, Point Lookout, MO, 65726-0017 |
4173346411
|
|
SHELL KNOB BRANCH LIBRARY
|
Library | 5.5 mi away | 24931 STATE HWY 39, SHELL KNOB, MO, 65747 |
(417) 858-3618
|
|
EAGLE ROCK BRANCH LIBRARY
|
Library | 6.9 mi away | 27824 STATE HWY 86, EAGLE ROCK, MO, 65641 |
(417) 271-3186
|
|
EUREKA SPRINGS CARNEGIE LIBRARY
|
Library | 11.1 mi away | 194 SPRING STREET, EUREKA SPRINGS, AR, 72632 |
(479) 253-8754
|
|
BERRYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 13.2 mi away | 104 SPRING STREET, BERRYVILLE, AR, 72616 |
(870) 423-2323
|
|
CARROLL AND MADISON LIBRARY SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
|
Library | 13.2 mi away | 106 SPRING STREET, BERRYVILLE, AR, 72616 |
(870) 423-5300
|
|
BLUE EYE LIBRARY
|
Library | 13.9 mi away | 138 STATE HWY EE, BLUE EYE, MO, 65611 |
(417) 779-3500
|
|
CASSVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
|
Library | 16.1 mi away | 301 W 17TH ST, CASSVILLE, MO, 65625 |
(417) 847-2121
|
|
GREEN FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 18.5 mi away | 206 EAST MAIN STREET, GREEN FOREST, AR, 72638 |
(870) 438-6700
|
|
GALENA AREA LIBRARY
|
Library | 20.3 mi away | 322 W STATE HIGHWAY 248, GALENA, MO, 65656 |
(417) 357-6410
|
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 CASSVILLE, MO US, located 16.1 miles from White River township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.6° | 23.2° | 33.4° | 2.50" | — |
| February | 48.9° | 26.3° | 37.6° | 2.32" | — |
| March | 58.0° | 35.0° | 46.5° | 3.88" | — |
| April | 67.3° | 43.5° | 55.4° | 5.00" | — |
| May | 74.6° | 53.8° | 64.2° | 6.18" | — |
| June | 82.7° | 62.1° | 72.4° | 4.77" | — |
| July | 87.0° | 66.2° | 76.6° | 4.20" | — |
| August | 86.8° | 64.6° | 75.7° | 3.27" | — |
| September | 79.6° | 56.0° | 67.8° | 4.56" | — |
| October | 69.6° | 45.8° | 57.7° | 3.77" | — |
| November | 57.2° | 35.0° | 46.1° | 3.87" | — |
| December | 46.9° | 26.5° | 36.7° | 3.09" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow Point village | Village | 0.9 mi | — |
| Golden CDP | CDP | 1.4 mi | — |
| Emerald Beach village | Village | 2.6 mi | — |
| Shell Knob CDP | CDP | 4.1 mi | — |
| Chain-O-Lakes village | Village | 4.9 mi | — |
| Eagle Rock CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2900979522. • 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.