Lyon Township, Franklin County, Missouri

Lyon Township is a township in Franklin County, Missouri. About 3,549 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 122 sq mi (317 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Lyon Township in Missouri
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,549 ± 611
County
Franklin County
Land area
122 sq mi (317 km²)
Type
TownshipNo government of its own
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$109,474 ± $15,573
Median home value
$330,900 ± $39,024
Water area
0.21 sq mi (0.54 km²)
State
Missouri
Census code (GEOID)
2907144714
Coordinates (central point)
38.498753, -91.244628

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

  1. Boeuf Township7.8 mi north
  2. Boeuf Township, Gasconade County10 mi west
  3. St. Johns Township11 mi east
  4. Union Township11 mi southeast
  5. Boone Township13 mi south
  6. Canaan Township, Gasconade County14 mi southwest

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

Other townships in Franklin County, largest first

  1. Union Township20,334 people
  2. Boles Township18,371 people
  3. Washington Township15,130 people
  4. Central Township14,209 people
  5. Meramec Township9,099 people
  6. St. Johns Township6,076 people
  7. Calvey Township5,719 people
  8. Boone Township5,008 people
  9. Prairie Township3,635 people
  10. New Haven Township3,302 people
  11. Boeuf Township1,518 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Franklin County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Lyon Township

Longest day
14 hours 51 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 29 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:40 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:36 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:43 PM around December 7
Latest sunset
8:33 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 157:21 AM5:08 PM9 h 47 min
Feb 156:55 AM5:42 PM10 h 47 min
Mar 157:16 AM7:11 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:29 AM7:41 PM13 h 12 min
May 155:53 AM8:09 PM14 h 16 min
Jun 155:40 AM8:30 PM14 h 50 min
Jul 155:53 AM8:28 PM14 h 35 min
Aug 156:19 AM7:59 PM13 h 40 min
Sep 156:46 AM7:13 PM12 h 27 min
Oct 157:13 AM6:27 PM11 h 14 min
Nov 156:46 AM4:52 PM10 h 6 min
Dec 157:15 AM4:45 PM9 h 30 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 Franklin County or the local office.

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