Polk Township, MO
Living in Polk Township
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
40
Public Transit
1
Affordability
73
Public Safety
68
Airports
23
Hospitals
56
Colleges
72
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
34
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
913
Population
-206 (2010–19)
45 y
Median Age
+15 (2010–19)
19%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
76%
Family Households
+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate37%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$53k
Median Household Income
+$21k (2010–19)
79%
Above Poverty
-8% (2010–19)
30 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K5%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector68%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office31%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$122k
Median Home Value
+$31k (2010–19)
23%
Built 2000 or Later
$439
Median Monthly Rent
+$3 (2010–19)
55%
Owner-Occupied
+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached89%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K10%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas20%
Utility gas2%
Wood17%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk Township
United States45
Missouri53
Madison County35
Property Crime in Polk Township
United States48
Missouri54
Madison County23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding43
Tornado31
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk Township, MO
St Paul Lutheran School
13 miles, N
St Joseph School
13 miles, N
St Paul Lutheran High School
15 miles, N
St Joseph Elementary School
30 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Polk Township, MO
Southeast Missouri State University
54 miles, E
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
68 miles, E
Kenrick Glennon Seminary
69 miles, N
Webster University
69 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk Township, MO
Madison Medical Center
8 miles, E
Iron County Medical Center
10 miles, W
Southeast Missouri Mental Hlth Ctr
13 miles, N
Parkland Health Center
13 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Polk Township, MO
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
54 miles, SE
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
74 miles, NE
St Louis Lambert International Airport
80 miles, N
Barkley Regional Airport
99 miles, E