Johnson Township, Carter County, Missouri
Johnson Township is a township in Carter County, Missouri. About 2,501 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 112 sq mi (291 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 2,501 ± 297
- County
- Carter County
- School district
- East Carter County R-II School District
- Land area
- 112 sq mi (291 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $62,134 ± $20,650
- Median home value
- $198,200 ± $70,590
- Water area
- 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km²)
- State
- Missouri
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2903537376
- Coordinates (central point)
- 36.869416, -90.792064
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.
Cities, towns and communities in Johnson Township, largest first
- Ellsinore (city)678 people
- Grandin (city)352 people
- Hunter (CDP)50 people
These places’ central points lie inside Johnson 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
- Jordan Township, Ripley County7.9 mi south
- Jackson Township8.3 mi north
- Johnson Township, Ripley County10 mi southeast
- Kelly Township11 mi west
- Cane Creek Township, Butler County11 mi east
- Epps Township, Butler County13 mi east
- Williams Township, Wayne County15 mi northeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Johnson Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Carter County, largest first
- Carter Township2,135 people
- Jackson Township365 people
- Pike Township183 people
- Kelly Township113 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Carter County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Johnson Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 41 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 38 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:43 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:31 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:46 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 8:26 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 | 7:15 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:51 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:14 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:29 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May 15 | 5:55 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:43 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:55 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:20 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:45 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:10 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:41 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:08 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 39 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 Carter County or the local office.
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