Benton Township, McCook County, South Dakota
Benton Township is a township in McCook County, South Dakota. About 59 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.2 sq mi (91.1 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 59 ± 53
- County
- McCook County
- School district
- McCook Central School District 43-7
- Land area
- 35.2 sq mi (91.1 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median home value
- $377,300 ± $253,425
- Water area
- 0.23 sq mi (0.61 km²)
- State
- South Dakota
- Census code (GEOID)
- 4608704820
- Coordinates (central point)
- 43.717230, -97.548378
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
- Spencer (city)2.2 mi west
- Jefferson Township5.7 mi south
- Salem Township5.7 mi east
- Pearl Township6.1 mi north
- Edgerton Township, Hanson County6.4 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Benton Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in McCook County, largest first
- Spring Valley Township407 people
- Greenland Township260 people
- Bridgewater Township238 people
- Brookfield Township232 people
- Montrose Township223 people
- Sun Prairie Township216 people
- Richland Township205 people
- Grant Township204 people
- Salem Township199 people
- Union Township135 people
- Ramsey Township111 people
- Canistota Township107 people
All 15
- Jefferson Township72 people
- Emery Township61 people
- Pearl Township58 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See McCook County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Benton Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 27 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 55 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:47 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:12 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:52 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 9:16 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.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 8:00 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 18 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:29 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:42 AM | 7:36 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:47 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May 15 | 6:05 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:47 AM | 9:13 PM | 15 h 26 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:02 AM | 9:09 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:34 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h |
| Sep 15 | 7:09 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:44 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:24 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:56 AM | 4:53 PM | 8 h 57 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 McCook County or the local office.
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