Polk Township, IA
Living in Polk Township
Bikeability
14
Walkability
37
Commute
81
Public Transit
20
Affordability
81
Public Safety
97
Airports
20
Hospitals
72
Colleges
41
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
570
Population
+71 (2010–19)
41 y
Median Age
-5 (2010–19)
8%
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
73%
Family Households
+17% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian98%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate49%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$56k
Median Household Income
+$22k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
-4% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
97%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K33%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K7%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office36%
Service6%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$78k
Median Home Value
+$19k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$385
Median Monthly Rent
+$106 (2010–19)
79%
Owner-Occupied
+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached80%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K60%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas63%
Utility gas10%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk Township
United States45
Iowa35
Jefferson County12
Property Crime in Polk Township
United States48
Iowa43
Jefferson County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 28 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding46
Tornado21
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk Township, IA
Maharishi School
11 miles, SE
Seton Catholic Elementary School
16 miles, SW
Ottumwa Christian School
18 miles, SW
St James School
26 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Polk Township, IA
Maharishi University of Management
11 miles, SE
William Penn University
30 miles, NW
Iowa Wesleyan University
32 miles, E
Central College
46 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk Township, IA
Jefferson County Health Center
13 miles, SE
Keokuk County Health Center
15 miles, N
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
15 miles, W
Washington County Hospital and Clinics
26 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Polk Township, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
57 miles, N
Des Moines International Airport
85 miles, W
Quad City International Airport
87 miles, E
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
95 miles, SE