Elk Creek Township, Jasper County, Iowa
Elk Creek Township is a township in Jasper County, Iowa. About 433 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 41.5 sq mi (108 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 433 ± 143
- County
- Jasper County
- School district
- Lynnville-Sully Community School District
- Land area
- 41.5 sq mi (108 km²)
- Type
- TownshipGovernment under another
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $87,083 ± $73,416
- Median home value
- $300,000 ± $64,882
- Water area
- 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km²)
- State
- Iowa
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1909991182
- Coordinates (central point)
- 41.553232, -92.930754
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
- Lynn Grove Township6.3 mi east
- Buena Vista Township7.2 mi north
- Richland Township8.0 mi northeast
- Fairview Township8.1 mi west
- Palo Alto Township8.5 mi northwest
- Lake Prairie Township, Marion County9.5 mi south
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Elk Creek Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Jasper County, largest first
- Newton Township15,266 people
- Palo Alto Township4,245 people
- Washington Township2,675 people
- Fairview Township2,611 people
- Des Moines Township2,168 people
- Lynn Grove Township1,973 people
- Independence Township1,746 people
- Poweshiek Township1,234 people
- Rock Creek Township1,206 people
- Kellogg Township1,062 people
- Mound Prairie Township710 people
- Buena Vista Township572 people
All 18
- Hickory Grove Township530 people
- Malaka Township435 people
- Clear Creek Township422 people
- Sherman Township394 people
- Richland Township170 people
- Mariposa Township102 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Jasper County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Elk Creek Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 12 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 10 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:37 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:49 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:41 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 8:49 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 | 7:36 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:07 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:23 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:32 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May 15 | 5:52 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:37 AM | 8:47 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:50 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:20 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:51 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:23 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:00 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:31 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 11 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 Jasper County or the local office.
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