Porter Township, Scioto County, Ohio
Porter Township is a township in Scioto County, Ohio. About 9,638 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 20.7 sq mi (53.6 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 9,638 ± 33
- County
- Scioto County
- School district
- Wheelersburg Local School District
- Land area
- 20.7 sq mi (53.6 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $58,534 ± $8,328
- Median home value
- $195,400 ± $34,229
- Water area
- 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km²)
- State
- Ohio
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3914564206
- Coordinates (central point)
- 38.734141, -82.845304
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.
Cities, towns and communities in Porter Township, largest first
- Wheelersburg (CDP)6,313 people
- Sciotodale (CDP)794 people
These places’ central points lie inside Porter 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
- Harrison Township5.1 mi north
- Vernon Township5.2 mi east
- Portsmouth (city)5.8 mi west
- Green Township6.9 mi south
- Clay Township8.0 mi northwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Porter Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Scioto County, largest first
- Washington Township5,182 people
- Harrison Township4,186 people
- Green Township4,076 people
- Madison Township3,854 people
- Valley Township3,543 people
- Clay Township3,471 people
- Rush Township2,846 people
- Bloom Township2,673 people
- Union Township2,583 people
- Jefferson Township2,536 people
- Nile Township1,998 people
- Vernon Township1,818 people
All 15
- Morgan Township1,662 people
- Brush Creek Township1,402 people
- Rarden Township961 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Scioto County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Porter Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 53 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 28 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:05 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:03 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:09 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 9:00 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 | 7:48 AM | 5:33 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:22 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:42 AM | 7:38 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:55 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May 15 | 6:19 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:05 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:18 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:45 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:12 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:40 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:13 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:42 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 28 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 Scioto County or the local office.
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