Ross Township, Franklin County, Iowa
Ross Township is a township in Franklin County, Iowa. About 404 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 31.3 sq mi (81.1 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 404 ± 184
- County
- Franklin County
- School district
- West Fork Community School District
- Land area
- 31.3 sq mi (81.1 km²)
- Type
- TownshipGovernment under another
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $74,500 ± $18,104
- Median home value
- $107,000 ± $86,328
- State
- Iowa
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1906993702
- Coordinates (central point)
- 42.858077, -93.201406
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 Ross Township
- Chapin (CDP)137 people
This place’s central point lies inside Ross 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
- Sheffield (city)2.1 mi north
- Mott Township5.6 mi south
- West Fork Township5.9 mi east
- Richland Township6.1 mi west
- Geneseo Township, Cerro Gordo County6.4 mi north
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Ross Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Franklin County, largest first
- Marion Township1,184 people
- Scott Township495 people
- Geneva Township413 people
- Grant Township378 people
- Ingham Township294 people
- Mott Township263 people
- Oakland Township202 people
- Morgan Township197 people
- Hamilton Township153 people
- Osceola Township144 people
- Reeve Township141 people
- Wisner Township114 people
All 15
- Richland Township102 people
- Lee Township75 people
- West Fork Township38 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Franklin County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Ross Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 21 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 1 minute around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:33 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 7:53 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:38 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 8:55 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 | 7:40 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 23 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:10 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:25 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:31 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May 15 | 5:50 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:33 AM | 8:53 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:47 AM | 8:49 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:18 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:52 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:26 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:04 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:36 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 3 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 Franklin County or the local office.
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