Howell Township, Howell County, Missouri
Howell Township is a township in Howell County, Missouri. About 20,390 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 186 sq mi (483 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 20,390 ± 721
- County
- Howell County
- Land area
- 186 sq mi (483 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $50,295 ± $2,881
- Median home value
- $183,200 ± $14,523
- Water area
- 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km²)
- State
- Missouri
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2909133382
- Coordinates (central point)
- 36.708066, -91.812286
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 Howell Township, largest first
- West Plains (city)12,441 people
- Brandsville (city)139 people
These places’ central points lie inside Howell 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
- Sisson Township9.4 mi north
- South Fork Township10 mi south
- Dry Creek Township11 mi northwest
- Myatt Township11 mi south
- Big Apple Township, Oregon County12 mi southeast
- Highland Township, Oregon County12 mi east
- Spring Creek Township13 mi west
- Benton Township14 mi southwest
- Moore Township, Oregon County16 mi east
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Howell Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Howell County, largest first
- Willow Springs Township5,095 people
- Goldsberry Township4,264 people
- Spring Creek Township2,260 people
- Sisson Township1,676 people
- Benton Township1,502 people
- Hutton Valley Township1,301 people
- Dry Creek Township1,199 people
- South Fork Township1,107 people
- Siloam Springs Township835 people
- Myatt Township565 people
- Chapel Township189 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Howell County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Howell Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 41 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 39 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:47 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:35 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:50 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 8:30 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 | 7:18 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:55 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:18 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:33 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May 15 | 5:59 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:47 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:00 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:24 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:49 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:14 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:45 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:12 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 40 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 Howell County or the local office.
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