Clay Township, Lafayette County, Missouri
Clay Township is a township in Lafayette County, Missouri. About 4,313 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 95.7 sq mi (248 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 4,313 ± 695
- County
- Lafayette County
- School district
- Wellington-Napoleon R-IX School District
- Land area
- 95.7 sq mi (248 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $64,734 ± $8,848
- Median home value
- $251,800 ± $60,429
- Water area
- 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
- State
- Missouri
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2910714428
- Coordinates (central point)
- 39.082801, -94.016114
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 Clay Township, largest first
- Wellington (city)432 people
- Napoleon (city)201 people
- Bates City (city)162 people
These places’ central points lie inside Clay 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
- Sni-A-Bar Township8.7 mi south
- Camden Township, Ray County9.2 mi north
- Washington Township10.0 mi southeast
- Lexington Township10 mi northeast
- Fort Osage Township, Jackson County11 mi west
- Sni-A-Bar Township, Jackson County11 mi west
- Orrick Township, Ray County12 mi northwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Clay Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Lafayette County, largest first
- Sni-A-Bar Township7,852 people
- Lexington Township5,993 people
- Davis Township4,869 people
- Freedom Township3,023 people
- Washington Township2,998 people
- Dover Township2,372 people
- Middleton Township1,695 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Lafayette County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Clay Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 55 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 25 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:49 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:48 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:53 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:46 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 | 7:33 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:07 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:27 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:39 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May 15 | 6:03 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:49 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:02 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:29 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:57 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:25 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:58 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:27 AM | 4:54 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 Lafayette County or the local office.
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