Polk Township, Taylor County, Iowa

Polk Township is a township in Taylor County, Iowa. About 58 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 30.7 sq mi (79.6 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.

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Polk Township in Iowa
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
58 ± 36
County
Taylor County
School district
Bedford Community School District
Land area
30.7 sq mi (79.6 km²)
Type
TownshipGovernment under another
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$78,750 ± $1,381
Water area
0.14 sq mi (0.36 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1917393450
Coordinates (central point)
40.604981, -94.857823

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

  1. Hopkins Township, Nodaway County, Missouri5.2 mi southeast
  2. Mason Township5.9 mi north
  3. Buchanan Township, Page County6.4 mi west
  4. Ross Township6.6 mi east
  5. Atchison Township, Nodaway County, Missouri8.2 mi southwest

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

Other townships in Taylor County, largest first

  1. Platte Township1,683 people
  2. Bedford Township1,373 people
  3. Dallas Township560 people
  4. Grant Township509 people
  5. Mason Township352 people
  6. Benton Township294 people
  7. Washington Township223 people
  8. Marshall Township155 people
  9. Grove Township144 people
  10. Jefferson Township144 people
  11. Ross Township100 people
  12. Nodaway Township72 people
All 16
  1. Holt Township68 people
  2. Jackson Township53 people
  3. Clayton Township46 people
  4. Gay Township34 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Polk Township

Longest day
15 hours 5 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 16 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:48 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:55 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:52 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:41 AM5:16 PM9 h 35 min
Feb 157:13 AM5:54 PM10 h 41 min
Mar 157:31 AM7:26 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:41 AM7:58 PM13 h 17 min
May 156:02 AM8:29 PM14 h 27 min
Jun 155:48 AM8:52 PM15 h 4 min
Jul 156:01 AM8:49 PM14 h 48 min
Aug 156:29 AM8:17 PM13 h 48 min
Sep 157:00 AM7:28 PM12 h 28 min
Oct 157:30 AM6:39 PM11 h 9 min
Nov 157:05 AM5:01 PM9 h 56 min
Dec 157:35 AM4:53 PM9 h 18 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 Taylor County or the local office.

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