Polk County, NE

Living in Polk County

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 44
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Commute 78
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Public Transit 18
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 99
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Airports 12
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 39
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Schools 78
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Residents

5.2k Population -187 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age
22% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate31%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$68k Median Household Income +$19k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector62%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office20%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$107k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$391 Median Monthly Rent +$57 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier36%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity36%
LP gas15%
Utility gas45%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Polk County

United States45
Nebraska33

Property Crime in Polk County

United States48
Nebraska45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (21%)(75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump79%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 1 6
Feb 28 1 7
Mar 39 2 5
Apr 51 3 2
May 62 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 76 3 0
Aug 74 3 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 52 2 1
Nov 38 1 3
Dec 26 1 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk County

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding43
Tornado35
Blizzard7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Polk County, NE

Private Schools

Private Schools near Polk County, NE

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St Anthony School
20 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Polk County, NE

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York College
22 miles, S
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Doane University
51 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Polk County, NE

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York General Hospital
21 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Polk County, NE

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Lincoln Airport
48 miles, SE
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Eppley Airfield
87 miles, E