Polk Township, IA
Living in Polk Township
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
52
Public Transit
1
Affordability
71
Public Safety
98
Airports
61
Hospitals
65
Colleges
51
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
93
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
100
Population
-61 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
32%
College-Educated
+19% (2010–19)
88%
Family Households
-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years27%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate43%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree32%
Households
Family household88%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$88k
Median Household Income
+$34k (2010–19)
100%
Above Poverty
+7% (2010–19)
27 mi
Average Commute
100%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
$25K to $49K33%
$75K to $99K36%
$100K to $124K15%
$200K or more15%
Employers
Private sector43%
Self-employed32%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office25%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van68%
Worked at home32%
Housing
$206k
Median Home Value
-$8k (2010–19)
12%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
100%
Owner-Occupied
+17% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1939 or earlier88%
Home Value
$150K to $199K48%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K24%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
LP gas39%
Wood48%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk Township
United States45
Iowa35
Taylor County6
Property Crime in Polk Township
United States48
Iowa43
Taylor County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk Township
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding55
Tornado28
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk Township, IA
Clarinda Lutheran School
14 miles, NW
Clarinda Academy
14 miles, NW
Horace Mann Laboratory School
17 miles, S
St Gregory Barbarigo School
18 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Polk Township, IA
Northwest Missouri State University
18 miles, S
Conception Seminary College
27 miles, S
Peru State College
47 miles, W
Graceland University-Lamoni
49 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk Township, IA
Clarinda Regional Health Center
13 miles, NW
Ssm Health St Francis Hospital- Maryville
19 miles, S
Chi Health-Mercy Corning
27 miles, N
Shenandoah Medical Center
29 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Polk Township, IA
Eppley Airfield
72 miles, NW
Des Moines International Airport
89 miles, NE
Kansas City International Airport
91 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
101 miles, W