Rison Township, Cleveland County, Arkansas

Rison Township is a township in Cleveland County, Arkansas. About 978 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 27.2 sq mi (70.5 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
978 ± 229
County
Cleveland County
School district
Cleveland County School District
Land area
27.2 sq mi (70.5 km²)
Type
TownshipNo government of its own
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$35,625 ± $15,072
Median home value
$127,200 ± $22,112
Water area
0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
State
Arkansas
Census code (GEOID)
0502596689
Coordinates (central point)
33.922888, -92.212624

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Census place in Rison Township

  1. Rison (city)1,019 people

This place’s central point lies inside Rison Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Smith Township4.9 mi southeast
  2. White Oak Township6.5 mi northwest
  3. Niven Township6.6 mi north
  4. Kingsland Township6.6 mi west
  5. Bowman Township8.7 mi northeast
  6. Miller Township8.8 mi east

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Rison Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in Cleveland County, largest first

  1. Kingsland Township993 people
  2. Hurricane Township676 people
  3. Whiteville Township675 people
  4. Miller Township608 people
  5. Bowman Township549 people
  6. Rowell Township500 people
  7. Lee Township429 people
  8. Smith Township419 people
  9. Redland Township407 people
  10. Hudgin Township359 people
  11. White Oak Township346 people
  12. Niven Township270 people
All 14
  1. Harper Township244 people
  2. Saline Township0 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Cleveland County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Rison Township

Longest day
14 hours 25 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 53 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:57 AM around June 12
Latest sunrise
7:32 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:59 PM around December 4
Latest sunset
8:23 PM around June 29

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:13 AM5:22 PM10 h 9 min
Feb 156:53 AM5:52 PM10 h 59 min
Mar 157:19 AM7:16 PM11 h 57 min
Apr 156:38 AM7:40 PM13 h 2 min
May 156:07 AM8:03 PM13 h 56 min
Jun 155:57 AM8:21 PM14 h 24 min
Jul 156:08 AM8:20 PM14 h 12 min
Aug 156:30 AM7:55 PM13 h 25 min
Sep 156:52 AM7:15 PM12 h 23 min
Oct 157:13 AM6:34 PM11 h 21 min
Nov 156:41 AM5:05 PM10 h 24 min
Dec 157:06 AM5:01 PM9 h 55 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Cleveland County or the local office.

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