Sherlock Township, Finney County, Kansas
Sherlock Township is a township in Finney County, Kansas. About 3,344 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 162 sq mi (419 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 3,344 ± 307
- County
- Finney County
- School district
- Holcomb Unified School District 363
- Land area
- 162 sq mi (419 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $84,844 ± $14,340
- Median home value
- $236,700 ± $19,941
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi (0.25 km²)
- State
- Kansas
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2005564800
- Coordinates (central point)
- 37.945311, -101.048015
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 Sherlock Township
- Holcomb (city)2,577 people
This place’s central point lies inside Sherlock 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
- Deerfield Township, Kearny County8.1 mi northwest
- Southside Township, Kearny County9.2 mi southwest
- Garden City Township10 mi northeast
- Ivanhoe Township13 mi southeast
- Terry Township17 mi north
- East Hibbard Township, Kearny County18 mi northwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Sherlock Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Finney County, largest first
- Garden City Township5,738 people
- Pierceville Township410 people
- Terry Township241 people
- Garfield Township233 people
- Ivanhoe Township212 people
- Pleasant Valley Township87 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Finney County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Sherlock Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 48 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 32 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:21 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 8:14 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:24 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 9:10 PM around June 28
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 | 7:58 AM | 5:48 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:34 AM | 6:22 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:55 AM | 7:51 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:09 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May 15 | 6:34 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:21 AM | 9:08 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:33 AM | 9:06 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:59 AM | 8:37 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:25 AM | 7:52 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:52 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:24 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:52 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 33 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 Finney County or the local office.
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