Polk Township, Newton County, Arkansas
Polk Township is a township in Newton County, Arkansas. About 296 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 48.4 sq mi (125 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 296 ± 195
- County
- Newton County
- School district
- Deer/Mount Judea School District
- Land area
- 48.4 sq mi (125 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $57,679 ± $30,259
- Median home value
- $107,600 ± $10,296
- Water area
- 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²)
- State
- Arkansas
- Census code (GEOID)
- 0510196131
- Coordinates (central point)
- 35.888040, -92.977617
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.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Calf Creek Township, Searcy County6.9 mi east
- Big Creek Township7.5 mi west
- White Township8.3 mi northwest
- Mount Pleasant Township, Searcy County9.7 mi southeast
- Jones Township10 mi south
- Grove Township10 mi north
- Richland Township12 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Polk Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Newton County, largest first
- Jackson Township1,329 people
- Grove Township944 people
- Marble Falls Township708 people
- White Township699 people
- Hasty Township509 people
- Richland Township360 people
- Low Gap Township268 people
- Jefferson Township260 people
- Hudson Township259 people
- Lincoln Township248 people
- Pleasant Hill Township207 people
- Prairie Township206 people
All 22
- Murray Township132 people
- Van Buren Township119 people
- Osage Township114 people
- Plumlee Township99 people
- Big Creek Township85 people
- Ponca Township84 people
- Hickory Grove Township79 people
- Boston Township46 people
- Kentucky Township45 people
- Jones Township16 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Newton County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Polk Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 36 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 43 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:54 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:39 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:57 PM around December 5
- Latest sunset
- 8:32 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.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:21 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h |
| Feb 15 | 6:59 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:22 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:39 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May 15 | 6:06 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:54 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:06 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:30 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:54 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:18 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:48 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:14 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 45 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 Newton County or the local office.
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