Richmond Township, Howard County, Missouri
Richmond Township is a township in Howard County, Missouri. About 3,773 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 72.2 sq mi (187 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 3,773 ± 187
- County
- Howard County
- School district
- Fayette R-III School District
- Land area
- 72.2 sq mi (187 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $52,313 ± $18,684
- Median home value
- $166,000 ± $20,307
- Water area
- 1.11 sq mi (2.87 km²)
- State
- Missouri
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2908961652
- Coordinates (central point)
- 39.139859, -92.683583
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 Richmond Township
- Fayette (city)2,801 people
This place’s central point lies inside Richmond 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
- Moniteau Township7.4 mi southeast
- Prairie Township8.1 mi north
- Burton Township8.3 mi northeast
- Franklin Township8.5 mi southwest
- Chariton Township9.0 mi northwest
- Bonne Femme Township10 mi northeast
- Boonslick Township11 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Richmond Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Howard County, largest first
- Chariton Township1,780 people
- Franklin Township1,707 people
- Moniteau Township1,313 people
- Prairie Township721 people
- Bonne Femme Township526 people
- Boonslick Township265 people
- Burton Township62 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Howard County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Richmond Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 56 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 25 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:44 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:43 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:47 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:40 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 | 7:28 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:02 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:22 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:34 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May 15 | 5:57 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:44 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:56 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:23 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:51 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:20 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:53 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:22 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 26 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 Howard County or the local office.
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