Polk County, WI

Living in Polk County

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 33
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Commute 33
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 68
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 42
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Hospitals 89
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Colleges 76
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Schools 25
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Residents

43k Population -872 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate37%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty
32  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office18%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$170k Median Home Value -$600 (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$609 Median Monthly Rent +$91 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas41%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas31%
Wood10%

Crime

Violent Crime in Polk County

United States45
Wisconsin35

Property Crime in Polk County

United States48
Wisconsin37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 12 1 10
Feb 17 1 8
Mar 29 2 10
Apr 44 3 3
May 56 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 59 4 0
Oct 46 3 1
Nov 31 2 7
Dec 16 1 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding17
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Polk County, WI

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Polk County, WI

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Frederic Amish School
10 miles, NE
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Veritas Academy
22 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Polk County, WI

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Bethel University
45 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Polk County, WI

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Ladd Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Polk County, WI

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