Benton Township, Webster County, Missouri
Benton Township is a township in Webster County, Missouri. About 5,983 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 37.4 sq mi (96.9 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 5,983 ± 516
- County
- Webster County
- School district
- Logan-Rogersville R-VIII School District
- Land area
- 37.4 sq mi (96.9 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $69,565 ± $9,111
- Median home value
- $284,300 ± $56,430
- Water area
- 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²)
- State
- Missouri
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2922504820
- Coordinates (central point)
- 37.156939, -93.031518
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
- Washington Township, Greene County5.2 mi southwest
- Fordland Township5.4 mi east
- Taylor Township, Greene County5.7 mi northwest
- West Benton Township, Christian County6.5 mi south
- Northview Township8.3 mi north
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Benton Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Webster County, largest first
- Marshfield East Township4,291 people
- Marshfield West Township4,080 people
- Hazelwood Township3,809 people
- East Ozark Township3,156 people
- Diggins Township3,124 people
- Fordland Township3,054 people
- Finley Township2,475 people
- Grant Township2,419 people
- Northview Township1,956 people
- Washington Township1,816 people
- High Prairie Township1,427 people
- Niangua Township1,254 people
All 14
- Jackson Township917 people
- Union Township739 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Webster County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Benton Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 43 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 36 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:51 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:41 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:54 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 8:36 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 | 7:24 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:01 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:23 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:37 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May 15 | 6:03 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:51 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:03 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:28 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:54 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:19 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:50 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:18 AM | 4:56 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 Webster County or the local office.
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