Adams Township, Grant County, South Dakota

Adams Township is a township in Grant County, South Dakota. About 45 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 54.5 sq mi (141 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Adams Township in South Dakota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
45 ± 21
County
Grant County
School district
Milbank School District 25-4
Land area
54.5 sq mi (141 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$111,023 ± $52,552
Median home value
$92,500 ± $68,449
State
South Dakota
Census code (GEOID)
4605100260
Coordinates (central point)
45.020373, -96.545275

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

  1. Revillo (town)1.3 mi west
  2. Albee (town)2.2 mi north
  3. Vernon Township5.5 mi north
  4. Lowe Township, Deuel County5.7 mi south
  5. Antelope Valley Township, Deuel County6.6 mi southeast
  6. Augusta Township, Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota6.9 mi east
  7. Georgia Township7.0 mi west
  8. Mehurin Township, Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota8.6 mi southeast

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

Other townships in Grant County, largest first

  1. Alban Township740 people
  2. Big Stone Township426 people
  3. Grant Center Township296 people
  4. Melrose Township286 people
  5. Vernon Township201 people
  6. Osceola Township200 people
  7. Blooming Valley Township145 people
  8. Georgia Township129 people
  9. Madison Township110 people
  10. Mazeppa Township84 people
  11. Kilborn Township76 people
  12. Stockholm Township66 people
All 16
  1. Farmington Township59 people
  2. Lura Township53 people
  3. Troy Township33 people
  4. Twin Brooks Township31 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Grant County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Adams Township

Longest day
15 hours 37 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 46 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:38 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
8:11 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:44 PM around December 10
Latest sunset
9:17 PM around June 26

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 158:00 AM5:10 PM9 h 10 min
Feb 157:27 AM5:54 PM10 h 27 min
Mar 157:38 AM7:32 PM11 h 54 min
Apr 156:41 AM8:11 PM13 h 30 min
May 155:57 AM8:48 PM14 h 51 min
Jun 155:38 AM9:14 PM15 h 36 min
Jul 155:53 AM9:10 PM15 h 17 min
Aug 156:27 AM8:32 PM14 h 5 min
Sep 157:04 AM7:37 PM12 h 33 min
Oct 157:41 AM6:41 PM11 h
Nov 157:23 AM4:57 PM9 h 34 min
Dec 157:57 AM4:45 PM8 h 48 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 Grant County or the local office.

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