Buffalo May Township, McDonald County, Missouri

Buffalo May Township is a township in McDonald County, Missouri. About 583 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 25 sq mi (64.6 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Buffalo May Township in Missouri
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
583 ± 332
County
McDonald County
School district
Neosho R-V School District
Land area
25 sq mi (64.6 km²)
Type
TownshipNo government of its own
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$89,271 ± $18,443
Median home value
$140,600 ± $92,251
State
Missouri
Census code (GEOID)
2911909617
Coordinates (central point)
36.734014, -94.503845

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. Buffalo Hart Township4.6 mi west
  2. Buffalo Township, Newton County4.7 mi north
  3. Anderson West Township4.9 mi southeast
  4. Erie Goodman Township6.0 mi east
  5. McMillen Tiff Township6.6 mi southwest
  6. McMillen Coy Township6.7 mi south

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

Other townships in McDonald County, largest first

  1. Elk River West Township2,459 people
  2. Anderson East Township2,318 people
  3. Erie Goodman Township1,919 people
  4. Anderson West Township1,875 people
  5. White Rock Township1,785 people
  6. Pineville South Township1,585 people
  7. Prairie Township1,549 people
  8. Pineville North Township1,361 people
  9. McMillen Coy Township1,358 people
  10. Elk River East Township1,328 people
  11. Mountain Township1,301 people
  12. Elk Horn Township1,051 people
All 18
  1. Richwood Township1,045 people
  2. Pineville Lanagan Township718 people
  3. Center Township468 people
  4. Buffalo Hart Township394 people
  5. McMillen Tiff Township362 people
  6. Erie McNatt Township242 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Buffalo May Township

Longest day
14 hours 41 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 39 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:58 AM around June 13
Latest sunrise
7:46 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
5:01 PM around December 6
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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:29 AM5:25 PM9 h 56 min
Feb 157:06 AM5:58 PM10 h 52 min
Mar 157:29 AM7:25 PM11 h 56 min
Apr 156:44 AM7:52 PM13 h 8 min
May 156:10 AM8:18 PM14 h 8 min
Jun 155:58 AM8:38 PM14 h 40 min
Jul 156:10 AM8:36 PM14 h 26 min
Aug 156:35 AM8:09 PM13 h 34 min
Sep 157:00 AM7:25 PM12 h 25 min
Oct 157:25 AM6:41 PM11 h 16 min
Nov 156:55 AM5:08 PM10 h 13 min
Dec 157:23 AM5:03 PM9 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 McDonald County or the local office.

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