Clay Township, Howard County, Indiana
Clay Township is a township in Howard County, Indiana. About 4,038 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 28.7 sq mi (74.3 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 4,038 ± 22
- County
- Howard County
- School district
- Northwestern School Corporation
- Land area
- 28.7 sq mi (74.3 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $104,292 ± $19,688
- Median home value
- $227,300 ± $17,984
- Water area
- 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²)
- State
- Indiana
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1806713096
- Coordinates (central point)
- 40.523369, -86.192582
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 Clay Township
- Cassville (CDP)279 people
This place’s central point lies inside Clay 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
- Center Township4.0 mi southeast
- Jackson Township, Cass County5.8 mi north
- Harrison Township6.0 mi south
- Ervin Township6.1 mi west
- Deer Creek Township, Miami County6.5 mi northeast
- Howard Township7.3 mi east
- Monroe Township8.0 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Clay Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Howard County, largest first
- Center Township45,966 people
- Harrison Township9,867 people
- Taylor Township9,396 people
- Liberty Township4,766 people
- Howard Township2,586 people
- Honey Creek Township2,391 people
- Ervin Township2,184 people
- Monroe Township1,261 people
- Union Township764 people
- Jackson Township533 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Howard County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Clay Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 4 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 17 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:13 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:20 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:17 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 9:19 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 | 8:06 AM | 5:42 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:38 AM | 6:19 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:56 AM | 7:51 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:06 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May 15 | 6:28 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:13 AM | 9:17 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:26 AM | 9:14 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:55 AM | 8:42 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:25 AM | 7:53 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:55 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:30 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:00 AM | 5:18 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 Howard County or the local office.
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