Bogard TownshipMO
A town of 696, settled in 1871.
Is Bogard Township a good place to live?
Bogard Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
696 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Bogard Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bogard Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bogard Township.
Bogard Township stands out in Missouri and nationally: the average trip to work there is longer
In Bogard Township, 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, against 14% in Missouri’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. For working residents here, the share who work locally is 1.2%. The top destinations are Clinton (30%), Harrisonville (5%) and Warrensburg (4%). The median commute is under 21 miles.
| Bogard Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 43 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.2% | 13% | 8% |
| Median household income | $75,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Bogard Township, expect four seasons and hot summers
The midsummer high in Bogard Township is 89°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Bogard Township is
On the CDC’s 32 measures, Bogard Township is ahead of Missouri on 1 and behind on 1. Among adults here, 30% feel lonely. In Bogard Township, 18% of adults smoke cigarettes, near the Missouri town median (17%) and above the median of U.S. towns (14%).
| Bogard Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 33% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 37% | 35% |
| What stands out | Bogard Township | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12% | 15.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.5% | 8.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The biggest natural risk in Bogard Township is inland flooding, at a high overall level
Expected losses in Bogard Township break down as 55% from inland flooding and 10% from tornadoes. Compared with three fifths of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage here is higher. Also worth knowing: households in the town have drawn federal disaster aid once, in 2011.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Bogard Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Bogard Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Bogard Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
99% of working residents leave Bogard Township for work
Where Bogard Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Bogard Township
Township in the American state of Missouri
Bogard Township is a township in Henry County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Bogard Township was established in 1857, taking its name from a creek of the same name.
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Questions about Bogard Township
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Is Bogard Township, MO a good place to live?
Bogard Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.