Polk Township, IN
Living in Polk Township
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
50
Public Transit
1
Affordability
89
Public Safety
100
Airports
34
Hospitals
71
Colleges
32
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
81
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
586
Population
+46 (2010–19)
44 y
Median Age
+8 (2010–19)
15%
College-Educated
+10% (2010–19)
55%
Family Households
-42% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate46%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$64k
Median Household Income
-$11k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
-3% (2010–19)
27 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K36%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K6%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector75%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts9%
Sales and office19%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$116k
Median Home Value
-$6.9k (2010–19)
22%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
-$202 (2010–19)
97%
Owner-Occupied
+19% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached90%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier44%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K6%
$400K to $499K12%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas47%
Utility gas2%
Wood24%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk Township
United States45
Indiana52
Huntington County2
Property Crime in Polk Township
United States48
Indiana47
Huntington County4
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 8 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado19
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk Township, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk Township, IN
Huntington Catholic School
9 miles, NE
Emmanuel Christian School
11 miles, W
St Bernard Elementary School
11 miles, W
St Paul Parish School
15 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Polk Township, IN
Huntington University
10 miles, NE
Manchester University
18 miles, NW
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
19 miles, S
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
19 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk Township, IN
Parkview Huntington Hospital
11 miles, NE
Parkview Wabash Hospital, Inc
12 miles, W
Grant-Blackford Mental Health, Inc
15 miles, S
Marion General Hospital
15 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Polk Township, IN
Fort Wayne International Airport
26 miles, NE
South Bend International Airport
74 miles, NW
Indianapolis International Airport
82 miles, SW
James M Cox Dayton International Airport
95 miles, SE