Emmet Township, Union County, South Dakota

Emmet Township is a township in Union County, South Dakota. About 140 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36 sq mi (93.1 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Emmet Township in South Dakota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
140 ± 90
County
Union County
School district
Beresford School District 61-2
Land area
36 sq mi (93.1 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$117,500 ± $29,824
Median home value
$420,000 ± $215,579
State
South Dakota
Census code (GEOID)
4612719500
Coordinates (central point)
42.953355, -96.746306

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. Prairie Township5.7 mi north
  2. Big Springs Township5.9 mi east
  3. Garfield Township, Clay County6.0 mi west
  4. Spink Township6.0 mi south

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

Other townships in Union County, largest first

  1. Big Sioux Township4,917 people
  2. Jefferson Township1,088 people
  3. Virginia Township315 people
  4. Spink Township270 people
  5. Brule Township254 people
  6. Big Springs Township237 people
  7. Civil Bend Township191 people
  8. Prairie Township155 people
  9. Alcester Township142 people
  10. Sioux Valley Township112 people
  11. Elk Point Township91 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Emmet Township

Longest day
15 hours 21 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 1 minute around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:47 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
8:07 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:52 PM around December 9
Latest sunset
9:10 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:55 AM5:17 PM9 h 22 min
Feb 157:24 AM5:58 PM10 h 34 min
Mar 157:39 AM7:33 PM11 h 54 min
Apr 156:45 AM8:09 PM13 h 24 min
May 156:04 AM8:43 PM14 h 39 min
Jun 155:47 AM9:07 PM15 h 20 min
Jul 156:01 AM9:03 PM15 h 2 min
Aug 156:32 AM8:29 PM13 h 57 min
Sep 157:06 AM7:37 PM12 h 31 min
Oct 157:40 AM6:44 PM11 h 4 min
Nov 157:19 AM5:03 PM9 h 44 min
Dec 157:51 AM4:53 PM9 h 2 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 Union County or the local office.

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