Eastern Township, Knox County, Nebraska
Eastern Township is a township in Knox County, Nebraska. About 163 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.5 sq mi (92.1 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 163 ± 59
- County
- Knox County
- School district
- Crofton Community Schools
- Land area
- 35.5 sq mi (92.1 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $84,688 ± $43,920
- Median home value
- $218,800 ± $69,789
- State
- Nebraska
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3110714205
- Coordinates (central point)
- 42.743336, -97.545805
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
- Crofton (city)2.5 mi east
- Frankfort Township4.5 mi north
- Addison Township5.9 mi west
- Dolphin Township6.0 mi south
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Eastern Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Knox County, largest first
- Lincoln Township817 people
- Verdigre Township740 people
- Hill Township459 people
- Niobrara Township397 people
- Valley Township245 people
- North Frankfort Township229 people
- Peoria Township210 people
- Creighton Township168 people
- Columbia Township161 people
- Logan Township147 people
- Raymond Township132 people
- Miller Township131 people
All 29
- Morton Township130 people
- Spade Township104 people
- Sparta Township98 people
- Herrick Township96 people
- Union Township96 people
- Central Township95 people
- Cleveland Township94 people
- Harrison Township92 people
- Frankfort Township88 people
- Addison Township70 people
- Jefferson Township56 people
- Dolphin Township53 people
- Walnut Grove Township53 people
- Dowling Township48 people
- Washington Township44 people
- Western Township44 people
- Bohemia Township20 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Knox County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Eastern Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 19 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 2 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:51 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:10 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:56 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 9:12 PM around June 27
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 | 7:57 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:27 AM | 6:01 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:42 AM | 7:36 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:48 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May 15 | 6:07 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:51 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:05 AM | 9:06 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:36 AM | 8:32 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:09 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:43 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:21 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:53 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 4 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 Knox County or the local office.
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