Fordland Township, Webster County, Missouri

Fordland Township is a township in Webster County, Missouri. About 3,054 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 62 sq mi (161 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Fordland Township in Missouri
Benton TownshipDiggins TownshipFinley Township
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,054 ± 533
County
Webster County
School district
Fordland R-III School District
Land area
62 sq mi (161 km²)
Type
TownshipNo government of its own
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$70,987 ± $15,778
Median home value
$183,600 ± $36,750
Water area
0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²)
State
Missouri
Census code (GEOID)
2922525014
Coordinates (central point)
37.152594, -92.933817

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.

Census place in Fordland Township

  1. Fordland (city)594 people

This place’s central point lies inside Fordland 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

  1. Diggins Township4.6 mi northeast
  2. Benton Township5.4 mi west
  3. East Benton Township, Christian County6.0 mi south
  4. Northview Township8.5 mi north
  5. Finley Township9.3 mi east
  6. Spencer Township, Douglas County10 mi south
  7. East Ozark Township11 mi northeast

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

Other townships in Webster County, largest first

  1. Benton Township5,983 people
  2. Marshfield East Township4,291 people
  3. Marshfield West Township4,080 people
  4. Hazelwood Township3,809 people
  5. East Ozark Township3,156 people
  6. Diggins Township3,124 people
  7. Finley Township2,475 people
  8. Grant Township2,419 people
  9. Northview Township1,956 people
  10. Washington Township1,816 people
  11. High Prairie Township1,427 people
  12. Niangua Township1,254 people
All 14
  1. Jackson Township917 people
  2. 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 Fordland Township

Longest day
14 hours 44 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 37 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
8:35 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 157:24 AM5:18 PM9 h 54 min
Feb 157:00 AM5:51 PM10 h 51 min
Mar 157:22 AM7:18 PM11 h 56 min
Apr 156:37 AM7:46 PM13 h 9 min
May 156:03 AM8:13 PM14 h 10 min
Jun 155:51 AM8:33 PM14 h 42 min
Jul 156:03 AM8:31 PM14 h 28 min
Aug 156:28 AM8:03 PM13 h 35 min
Sep 156:53 AM7:19 PM12 h 26 min
Oct 157:19 AM6:35 PM11 h 16 min
Nov 156:50 AM5:01 PM10 h 11 min
Dec 157:18 AM4:55 PM9 h 37 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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