Howard Township, Story County, Iowa
Howard Township is a township in Story County, Iowa. About 2,376 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36.3 sq mi (93.9 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 2,376 ± 440
- County
- Story County
- School district
- Roland-Story Community School District
- Land area
- 36.3 sq mi (93.9 km²)
- Type
- TownshipGovernment under another
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $100,781 ± $32,055
- Median home value
- $230,300 ± $22,529
- Water area
- 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
- State
- Iowa
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1916991992
- Coordinates (central point)
- 42.157787, -93.531729
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 Howard Township
- Roland (city)1,559 people
This place’s central point lies inside Howard 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
- Milford Township4.8 mi south
- Lafayette Township5.1 mi west
- Warren Township6.5 mi east
- Scott Township, Hamilton County6.6 mi north
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Howard Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Story County, largest first
- Washington Township46,860 people
- Franklin Township25,578 people
- Nevada Township7,025 people
- Palestine Township6,779 people
- Lafayette Township3,126 people
- Indian Creek Township1,951 people
- Grant Township1,368 people
- Union Township1,303 people
- New Albany Township933 people
- Collins Township806 people
- Lincoln Township759 people
- Warren Township581 people
All 15
- Milford Township580 people
- Richland Township281 people
- Sherman Township160 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Story County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Howard Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 15 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 6 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:37 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 7:53 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:42 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 8:54 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 | 5:07 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:10 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:26 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:33 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May 15 | 5:53 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:37 AM | 8:52 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:51 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:21 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:54 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:26 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:04 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:35 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 7 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 Story County or the local office.
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