Polk Township, IN
Living in Polk Township
Bikeability
18
Walkability
11
Commute
41
Public Transit
33
Affordability
71
Public Safety
99
Airports
60
Hospitals
62
Colleges
43
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
80
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.8k
Population
-49 (2010–19)
43 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
14%
College-Educated
-5% (2010–19)
76%
Family Households
+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian98%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate45%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$59k
Median Household Income
+$4.4k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
30 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector81%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office16%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$139k
Median Home Value
+$5.1k (2010–19)
19%
Built 2000 or Later
$480
Median Monthly Rent
+$36 (2010–19)
78%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached88%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas43%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas37%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk Township
United States45
Indiana52
Marshall County3
Property Crime in Polk Township
United States48
Indiana47
Marshall County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 12 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 37 | 3 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding47
Tornado17
Coastal Flooding4
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk Township, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk Township, IN
House of the Lord Christian Acadamy
5 miles, S
Grace Baptist Christian School
7 miles, SE
St Michael School
8 miles, SE
North Liberty Christian School
8 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Polk Township, IN
Radiological Technologies University VT
19 miles, NE
Indiana University-South Bend
19 miles, NE
Holy Cross College
20 miles, NE
Bethel University
21 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk Township, IN
Michiana Behavioral Health Center
7 miles, SE
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center-Plymouth
8 miles, SE
Community Hospital of Bremen Inc
13 miles, E
Doctors Neuropsychiatric Hospital
14 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Polk Township, IN
South Bend International Airport
20 miles, N
Fort Wayne International Airport
70 miles, SE
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
71 miles, NE
Chicago Midway International Airport
74 miles, W