Polk Township, MO
Living in Polk Township
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
6
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
78
Airports
21
Hospitals
54
Colleges
9
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
43
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
437
Population
-28 (2010–19)
53 y
Median Age
+17 (2010–19)
18%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
77%
Family Households
-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate29%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone23%
Economy
$59k
Median Household Income
+$4.1k (2010–19)
96%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
43 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector77%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation34%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office13%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$111k
Median Home Value
-$42k (2010–19)
24%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
+$25 (2010–19)
73%
Owner-Occupied
-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached73%
Mobile home27%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas29%
Utility gas5%
Wood23%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk Township
United States45
Missouri53
Dade County40
Property Crime in Polk Township
United States48
Missouri54
Dade County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 2 | 4 |
| Feb | 37 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding84
Tornado38
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk Township, MO
Immanuel Lutheran School
15 miles, W
Round Grove Christian Academy
15 miles, SW
Polk County Christian School
19 miles, NE
Park Avenue Christian School
24 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Polk Township, MO
Southwest Baptist University
20 miles, NE
Baptist Bible College
26 miles, SE
Cox College
26 miles, SE
Drury University
26 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk Township, MO
Citizens Memorial Hospital
21 miles, NE
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Springfield
26 miles, SE
Lakeland Behavioral Health System
26 miles, SE
Mercy Hospital Springfield
28 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Polk Township, MO
Springfield-Branson National Airport
20 miles, SE
Joplin Regional Airport
48 miles, W
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
85 miles, SW
Columbia Regional Airport
126 miles, NE