Fishing River Township, Clay County, Missouri
Fishing River Township is a township in Clay County, Missouri. About 9,891 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 70.8 sq mi (183 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 9,891 ± 608
- County
- Clay County
- School district
- Excelsior Springs 40 School District
- Land area
- 70.8 sq mi (183 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $72,585 ± $9,817
- Median home value
- $200,400 ± $19,950
- Water area
- 1.5 sq mi (3.88 km²)
- State
- Missouri
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2904724292
- Coordinates (central point)
- 39.278999, -94.285003
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 Fishing River Township, largest first
- Excelsior Springs (city)10,484 people
- Missouri City (city)215 people
- Prathersville (village)100 people
- Mosby (city)52 people
These places’ central points lie inside Fishing River 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
- Fishing River Township, Ray County7.5 mi northeast
- Liberty Township7.6 mi west
- Washington Township8.5 mi north
- Orrick Township, Ray County8.8 mi southeast
- Kearney Township9.5 mi northwest
- Fort Osage Township, Jackson County10 mi southeast
- Blue Township, Jackson County13 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Fishing River Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Clay County, largest first
- Gallatin Township73,589 people
- Liberty Township67,893 people
- Chouteau Township65,127 people
- Platte Township20,322 people
- Kearney Township16,516 people
- Washington Township4,784 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Clay County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Fishing River Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 57 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 24 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:50 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:50 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:53 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:47 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 | 7:35 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:09 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:28 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:40 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May 15 | 6:03 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:50 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:02 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:29 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:58 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:26 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:00 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:29 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 25 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 Clay County or the local office.
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