Polk County, TX

Living in Polk County

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 11
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Commute 27
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 84
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Public Safety 71
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Airports 63
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Hospitals 39
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Colleges 55
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Schools 31
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Residents

49k Population +3.3k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
70% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black10%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate39%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office23%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$110k Median Home Value +$42k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$543 Median Monthly Rent +$133 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home25%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity74%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas11%
Utility gas13%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Polk County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Polk County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 50 4 0
Feb 53 4 0
Mar 60 4 0
Apr 67 4 0
May 75 5 0
Jun 80 6 0
Jul 83 4 0
Aug 83 4 0
Sep 78 4 0
Oct 69 5 0
Nov 59 5 0
Dec 51 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk County

Inland Flooding71
Tornado30
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Polk County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Polk County, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Polk County, TX

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Lamar University
69 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Polk County, TX

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Tyler County Hospital
24 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Polk County, TX

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Easterwood Field
92 miles, W