Tom Township, Benton County, Missouri
Tom Township is a township in Benton County, Missouri. About 2,511 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.7 sq mi (92.3 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 2,511 ± 286
- County
- Benton County
- School district
- Warsaw R-IX School District
- Land area
- 35.7 sq mi (92.3 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $51,619 ± $8,386
- Median home value
- $160,500 ± $29,852
- Water area
- 17.9 sq mi (46.5 km²)
- State
- Missouri
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2901573564
- Coordinates (central point)
- 38.254531, -93.450511
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 Tom Township
- Bent Tree Harbor (CDP)391 people
This place’s central point lies inside Tom 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
- South Lindsey Township5.0 mi east
- North Lindsey Township6.1 mi northeast
- Alexander Township8.9 mi south
- Leesville Township, Henry County9.2 mi northwest
- Osage Township, Henry County9.7 mi west
- Jackson Township, St. Clair County9.7 mi southwest
- Fristoe Township11 mi southeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Tom Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Benton County, largest first
- Williams Township3,318 people
- White Township2,772 people
- South Lindsey Township2,749 people
- Fristoe Township2,536 people
- North Lindsey Township2,282 people
- Cole Township2,118 people
- Union Township1,365 people
- Alexander Township500 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Benton County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Tom Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 50 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 30 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:49 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:45 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:53 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:41 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 | 7:29 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:04 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:25 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:38 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May 15 | 6:02 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:49 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:02 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:28 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:55 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:22 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:54 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:23 AM | 4:54 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 Benton County or the local office.
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