Helton Township, Ashe County, North Carolina
Helton Township is a township in Ashe County, North Carolina. About 539 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 18.3 sq mi (47.3 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 539 ± 198
- County
- Ashe County
- School district
- Ashe County Schools
- Land area
- 18.3 sq mi (47.3 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $35,357 ± $21,855
- Median home value
- $155,800 ± $57,225
- Water area
- 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²)
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3700991448
- Coordinates (central point)
- 36.555056, -81.478060
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
- Piney Creek Township3.2 mi southwest
- Grassy Creek Township4.8 mi east
- Walnut Hill Township5.4 mi southeast
- Hurricane Township7.0 mi west
- Wilson Creek District, Grayson County, Virginia7.1 mi northeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Helton Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Ashe County, largest first
- Jefferson Township4,739 people
- West Jefferson Township3,789 people
- Old Fields Township3,484 people
- Pine Swamp Township3,097 people
- Walnut Hill Township1,498 people
- Peak Creek Township1,378 people
- Clifton Township1,320 people
- Piney Creek Township1,082 people
- Obids Township1,033 people
- Horse Creek Township895 people
- North Fork Township858 people
- Creston Township777 people
All 18
- Chestnut Hill Township767 people
- Grassy Creek Township605 people
- Elk Township525 people
- Laurel Township296 people
- Hurricane Township139 people
- Pond Mountain Township129 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Ashe County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Helton Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 40 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 39 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:07 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:54 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:10 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 8:48 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 | 7:37 AM | 5:33 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:14 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:37 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:52 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May 15 | 6:19 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:07 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:19 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:43 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:08 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:33 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:03 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:30 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 41 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 Ashe County or the local office.
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