Rock Township, Lyon County, Iowa

Rock Township is a township in Lyon County, Iowa. About 3,297 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.6 sq mi (92.1 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.

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Rock Township in Iowa
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,297 ± 390
County
Lyon County
School district
Central Lyon Community School District
Land area
35.6 sq mi (92.1 km²)
Type
TownshipGovernment under another
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$72,198 ± $5,938
Median home value
$227,700 ± $15,344
Water area
0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1911993660
Coordinates (central point)
43.379423, -96.160378

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 Rock Township

  1. Rock Rapids (city)2,661 people

This place’s central point lies inside Rock 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

  1. Garfield Township5.4 mi south
  2. Cleveland Township5.7 mi west
  3. Riverside Township6.4 mi north
  4. Liberal Township6.6 mi east

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Rock Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in Lyon County, largest first

  1. Larchwood Township1,617 people
  2. Richland Township1,108 people
  3. Wheeler Township1,056 people
  4. Doon Township1,018 people
  5. Elgin Township532 people
  6. Lyon Township454 people
  7. Riverside Township410 people
  8. Logan Township400 people
  9. Liberal Township386 people
  10. Sioux Township377 people
  11. Centennial Township289 people
  12. Garfield Township264 people
All 17
  1. Allison Township250 people
  2. Grant Township232 people
  3. Cleveland Township223 people
  4. Dale Township155 people
  5. Midland Township94 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Lyon County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Rock Township

Longest day
15 hours 24 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 58 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:43 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
8:06 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:48 PM around December 9
Latest sunset
9:09 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:54 AM5:14 PM9 h 20 min
Feb 157:22 AM5:55 PM10 h 33 min
Mar 157:36 AM7:30 PM11 h 54 min
Apr 156:42 AM8:07 PM13 h 25 min
May 156:00 AM8:42 PM14 h 42 min
Jun 155:43 AM9:06 PM15 h 23 min
Jul 155:57 AM9:03 PM15 h 6 min
Aug 156:29 AM8:27 PM13 h 58 min
Sep 157:04 AM7:34 PM12 h 30 min
Oct 157:38 AM6:41 PM11 h 3 min
Nov 157:17 AM5:00 PM9 h 43 min
Dec 157:50 AM4:49 PM8 h 59 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 Lyon County or the local office.

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