Fort Osage Township, Jackson County, Missouri
Fort Osage Township is a township in Jackson County, Missouri. About 6,638 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 69.1 sq mi (179 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 6,638 ± 575
- County
- Jackson County
- School district
- Fort Osage R-I School District
- Land area
- 69.1 sq mi (179 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $90,625 ± $15,083
- Median home value
- $231,800 ± $13,696
- Water area
- 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km²)
- State
- Missouri
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2909525282
- Coordinates (central point)
- 39.142966, -94.208735
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 Fort Osage Township, largest first
- Buckner (city)2,914 people
- Sibley (village)369 people
- Levasy (city)104 people
These places’ central points lie inside Fort Osage 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
- Orrick Township, Ray County6.4 mi northeast
- Sni-A-Bar Township7.6 mi south
- Fishing River Township, Clay County10 mi northwest
- Blue Township10 mi west
- Clay Township, Lafayette County11 mi east
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Fort Osage Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Jackson County, largest first
- Kaw Township179,621 people
- Blue Township166,381 people
- Prairie Township114,385 people
- Sni-A-Bar Township91,968 people
- Brooking Township78,704 people
- Washington Township73,030 people
- Van Buren Township9,249 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Jackson County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Fort Osage Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 56 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 25 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:50 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:49 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 | 7:34 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:08 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 45 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 | 8:44 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:03 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 39 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 | 6:59 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:28 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 27 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 Jackson County or the local office.
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