Polk Township, Huntington County, Indiana
Polk Township is a township in Huntington County, Indiana. About 304 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 22.8 sq mi (59 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 304 ± 105
- County
- Huntington County
- School district
- Huntington County Community School Corporation
- Land area
- 22.8 sq mi (59 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $92,656 ± $16,184
- Median home value
- $153,700 ± $74,835
- Water area
- 1.35 sq mi (3.49 km²)
- State
- Indiana
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1806960948
- Coordinates (central point)
- 40.783164, -85.612565
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
- Wayne Township5.6 mi south
- Lancaster Township5.8 mi east
- Lagro Township, Wabash County5.8 mi northwest
- Dallas Township6.0 mi north
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 Huntington County, largest first
- Huntington Township20,367 people
- Jackson Township4,146 people
- Salamonie Township2,379 people
- Clear Creek Township2,146 people
- Dallas Township1,884 people
- Union Township1,422 people
- Lancaster Township1,333 people
- Rock Creek Township1,187 people
- Jefferson Township667 people
- Warren Township649 people
- Wayne Township314 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Huntington County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Polk Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 6 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 14 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:10 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:18 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:14 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 9:18 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 | 8:04 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:36 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:54 AM | 7:49 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:03 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May 15 | 6:25 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:10 AM | 9:15 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:23 AM | 9:12 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:52 AM | 8:40 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:22 AM | 7:51 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:53 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:29 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:59 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 16 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 Huntington County or the local office.
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