Webster Township, Webster County, Iowa

Webster Township is a township in Webster County, Iowa. About 253 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 20.2 sq mi (52.4 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
253 ± 108
County
Webster County
School district
Southeast Valley Community School District
Land area
20.2 sq mi (52.4 km²)
Type
TownshipGovernment under another
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$68,750 ± $31,230
Median home value
$313,000 ± $120,893
Water area
0.31 sq mi (0.8 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1918794632
Coordinates (central point)
42.359637, -93.978714

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. Yell Township3.1 mi south
  2. Washington Township4.6 mi north
  3. Sumner Township4.8 mi west
  4. Webster Township, Hamilton County5.3 mi east

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

Other townships in Webster County, largest first

  1. Dayton Township1,146 people
  2. Badger Township1,094 people
  3. Douglas Township1,094 people
  4. Gowrie Township1,069 people
  5. Washington Township747 people
  6. Pleasant Valley Township694 people
  7. Elkhorn Township678 people
  8. Otho Township665 people
  9. Cooper Township610 people
  10. Lost Grove Township597 people
  11. Roland Township534 people
  12. Johnson Township403 people
All 22
  1. Clay Township386 people
  2. Jackson Township372 people
  3. Fulton Township357 people
  4. Sumner Township334 people
  5. Deer Creek Township258 people
  6. Burnside Township230 people
  7. Newark Township206 people
  8. Colfax Township205 people
  9. Hardin Township85 people
  10. Yell Township42 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Webster Township

Longest day
15 hours 17 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 5 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:38 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
7:55 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:43 PM around December 9
Latest sunset
8:56 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 157:42 AM5:08 PM9 h 26 min
Feb 157:12 AM5:48 PM10 h 36 min
Mar 157:28 AM7:22 PM11 h 54 min
Apr 156:35 AM7:57 PM13 h 22 min
May 155:54 AM8:30 PM14 h 36 min
Jun 155:38 AM8:54 PM15 h 16 min
Jul 155:52 AM8:51 PM14 h 59 min
Aug 156:22 AM8:17 PM13 h 55 min
Sep 156:55 AM7:25 PM12 h 30 min
Oct 157:28 AM6:34 PM11 h 6 min
Nov 157:06 AM4:53 PM9 h 47 min
Dec 157:38 AM4:44 PM9 h 6 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 Webster County or the local office.

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