Kearney Township, Clay County, Missouri

Kearney Township is a township in Clay County, Missouri. About 16,516 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 63.9 sq mi (166 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
16,516 ± 853
County
Clay County
School district
Kearney R-I School District
Land area
63.9 sq mi (166 km²)
Type
TownshipNo government of its own
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$110,229 ± $6,189
Median home value
$348,500 ± $20,139
Water area
0.35 sq mi (0.9 km²)
State
Missouri
Census code (GEOID)
2904738090
Coordinates (central point)
39.390731, -94.389920

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 Kearney Township, largest first

  1. Kearney (city)10,885 people
  2. Holt (city)440 people

These places’ central points lie inside Kearney 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

  1. Washington Township6.4 mi east
  2. Clinton Township, Clinton County7.0 mi north
  3. Platte Township7.5 mi west
  4. Jackson Township, Clinton County8.9 mi northeast
  5. Liberty Township9.2 mi south
  6. Fishing River Township9.5 mi southeast

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Kearney Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in Clay County, largest first

  1. Gallatin Township73,589 people
  2. Liberty Township67,893 people
  3. Chouteau Township65,127 people
  4. Platte Township20,322 people
  5. Fishing River Township9,891 people
  6. 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 Kearney 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
7:51 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:53 PM around December 7
Latest sunset
8:48 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:35 AM5:18 PM9 h 43 min
Feb 157:09 AM5:54 PM10 h 45 min
Mar 157:29 AM7:24 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:40 AM7:55 PM13 h 15 min
May 156:03 AM8:24 PM14 h 21 min
Jun 155:50 AM8:46 PM14 h 56 min
Jul 156:03 AM8:43 PM14 h 40 min
Aug 156:30 AM8:13 PM13 h 43 min
Sep 156:58 AM7:26 PM12 h 28 min
Oct 157:27 AM6:38 PM11 h 11 min
Nov 157:01 AM5:02 PM10 h 1 min
Dec 157:30 AM4:55 PM9 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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