Vernon Township, Jennings County, Indiana
Vernon Township is a township in Jennings County, Indiana. About 2,865 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 34.1 sq mi (88.4 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 2,865 ± 19
- County
- Jennings County
- School district
- Jennings County Schools
- Land area
- 34.1 sq mi (88.4 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $77,131 ± $11,876
- Median home value
- $165,500 ± $7,480
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi (0.27 km²)
- State
- Indiana
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1807978920
- Coordinates (central point)
- 38.955995, -85.592982
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 Vernon Township, largest first
- Vernon (town)193 people
- Grayford (CDP)124 people
These places’ central points lie inside Vernon 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 Township4.2 mi north
- Lovett Township4.3 mi southwest
- Bigger Township6.0 mi east
- Campbell Township7.8 mi northeast
- Spencer Township8.2 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Vernon Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Jennings County, largest first
- Center Township8,164 people
- Geneva Township7,532 people
- Spencer Township2,782 people
- Campbell Township1,169 people
- Lovett Township1,110 people
- Columbia Township1,105 people
- Marion Township984 people
- Bigger Township702 people
- Montgomery Township690 people
- Sand Creek Township459 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Jennings County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Vernon Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 54 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 26 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:16 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:14 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:19 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 9:12 PM around June 28
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 | 7:59 AM | 5:44 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:33 AM | 6:19 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:53 AM | 7:49 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:06 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May 15 | 6:29 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:16 AM | 9:09 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:29 AM | 9:07 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:55 AM | 8:37 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:23 AM | 7:50 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:51 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:24 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:53 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 28 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 Jennings County or the local office.
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