Sterling Township, Rice County, Kansas
Sterling Township is a township in Rice County, Kansas. About 224 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 43.5 sq mi (113 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 224 ± 98
- County
- Rice County
- School district
- Sterling Unified School District 376
- Land area
- 43.5 sq mi (113 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $143,125 ± $97,160
- Median home value
- $241,100 ± $32,669
- Water area
- 0.48 sq mi (1.23 km²)
- State
- Kansas
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2015968225
- Coordinates (central point)
- 38.238759, -98.243225
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
- Sterling (city)2.9 mi southeast
- Valley Township3.6 mi southwest
- Atlanta Township5.0 mi northeast
- Center Township5.9 mi northwest
- Medford Township, Reno County8.3 mi south
- Walnut Township, Reno County8.3 mi southwest
- West Washington Township9.2 mi east
- Wilson Township9.3 mi northeast
- Grant Township, Reno County14 mi southeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Sterling Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Rice County, largest first
- Union Township570 people
- Lincoln Township540 people
- Victoria Township475 people
- Farmer Township293 people
- Valley Township205 people
- East Washington Township176 people
- Raymond Township162 people
- Odessa Township137 people
- Center Township106 people
- Galt Township96 people
- West Washington Township81 people
- Mitchell Township67 people
All 19
- Atlanta Township57 people
- Harrison Township57 people
- Eureka Township40 people
- Wilson Township40 people
- Pioneer Township30 people
- Rockville Township30 people
- Bell Township0 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Rice County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Sterling Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 50 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 31 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:09 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:04 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:12 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 9:00 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 | 7:48 AM | 5:36 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:23 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:44 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:57 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May 15 | 6:22 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:09 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:21 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:47 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:14 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:41 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:14 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:42 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 31 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 Rice County or the local office.
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