Licking Township, Blackford County, Indiana
Licking Township is a township in Blackford County, Indiana. About 7,643 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 41.2 sq mi (107 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 7,643 ± 20
- County
- Blackford County
- School district
- Blackford County Schools
- Land area
- 41.2 sq mi (107 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $47,103 ± $5,022
- Median home value
- $96,400 ± $12,853
- Water area
- 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km²)
- State
- Indiana
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1800943650
- Coordinates (central point)
- 40.427900, -85.379800
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.
Cities, towns and communities in Licking Township, largest first
- Hartford City (city)5,794 people
- Shamrock Lakes (town)217 people
These places’ central points lie inside Licking 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
- Jackson Township5.9 mi east
- Washington Township6.1 mi north
- Union Township, Delaware County6.2 mi south
- Jefferson Township, Grant County6.4 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Licking Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Blackford County, largest first
- Harrison Township2,812 people
- Jackson Township842 people
- Washington Township653 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Blackford County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Licking Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 4 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 17 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:10 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:16 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:14 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 9:15 PM around June 27
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 | 8:02 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:35 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:53 AM | 7:48 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:03 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May 15 | 6:25 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:10 AM | 9:13 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:23 AM | 9:10 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:52 AM | 8:39 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:22 AM | 7:50 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:52 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:27 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:57 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 18 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 Blackford County or the local office.
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