Cottonwood Precinct, McPherson County, Nebraska
Cottonwood Precinct is a precinct in McPherson County, Nebraska. About 48 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 143 sq mi (371 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 48 ± 25
- County
- McPherson County
- School district
- McPherson County Schools
- Land area
- 143 sq mi (371 km²)
- Type
- PrecinctNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median home value
- $416,700 ± $195,090
- Water area
- 0.5 sq mi (1.28 km²)
- State
- Nebraska
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3111790585
- Coordinates (central point)
- 41.501786, -101.353396
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
- Whitewater Precinct10 mi north
- Paxton Precinct, Keith County14 mi south
- Tryon Precinct16 mi east
- Arthur Precinct, Arthur County18 mi west
- Sutherland Precinct, Lincoln County24 mi south
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Cottonwood Precinct. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other precincts in McPherson County, largest first
- Tryon Precinct188 people
- Lemley Precinct84 people
- Worden Precinct71 people
- Hall Precinct54 people
- Whitewater Precinct30 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See McPherson County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Cottonwood Precinct
- Longest day
- 15 hours 11 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 10 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:10 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:23 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:15 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 9:23 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 | 8:09 AM | 5:40 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:40 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:57 AM | 7:51 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:05 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May 15 | 6:26 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:10 AM | 9:21 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:24 AM | 9:17 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:54 AM | 8:44 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:25 AM | 7:54 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:57 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:33 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:04 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 12 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
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