Kelso Township, Scott County, Missouri
Kelso Township is a township in Scott County, Missouri. About 10,510 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 66 sq mi (171 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 10,510 ± 483
- County
- Scott County
- Land area
- 66 sq mi (171 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $63,036 ± $7,674
- Median home value
- $159,900 ± $12,041
- Water area
- 1.83 sq mi (4.73 km²)
- State
- Missouri
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2920138234
- Coordinates (central point)
- 37.191535, -89.562989
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 Kelso Township, largest first
- Scott City (city)4,371 people
- Chaffee (city)3,026 people
- Kelso (village)603 people
These places’ central points lie inside Kelso 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
- Moreland Township6.5 mi south
- Cape Girardeau Township, Cape Girardeau County7.3 mi north
- Commerce Township8.0 mi southeast
- Thebes Precinct, Alexander County, Illinois9.1 mi east
- Sylvania Township11 mi southwest
- McClure Precinct, Alexander County, Illinois11 mi northeast
- Welch Township, Cape Girardeau County11 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Kelso Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Scott County, largest first
- Richland Township16,623 people
- Moreland Township3,811 people
- Sandywoods Township1,964 people
- Sylvania Township1,903 people
- Morley Township1,347 people
- Rootwad Township1,059 people
- Tywappity Township459 people
- Commerce Township257 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Scott County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Kelso Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 43 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 36 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:37 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:27 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:40 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 8:22 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 | 7:11 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:47 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:09 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:23 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May 15 | 5:49 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:37 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:49 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:14 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:40 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:05 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:37 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:04 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 38 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 Scott County or the local office.
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