Polk Township, MO

Living in Polk Township

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Bikeability 39
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Walkability 59
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 62
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Hospitals 63
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Colleges 43
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Schools 29
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Residents

15k Population -55 (2010–19)
26  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
34% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
51% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years49%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate34%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household51%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone18%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$7k (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
15  mi Average Commute
68% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector64%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office21%
Service25%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$143k Median Home Value +$27k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$531 Median Monthly Rent +$109 (2010–19)
42% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas34%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Polk Township

United States45
Missouri53
Nodaway County15

Property Crime in Polk Township

United States48
Missouri54
Nodaway County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump64%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 1 4
Feb 29 1 5
Mar 40 2 3
Apr 52 3 1
May 63 5 0
Jun 72 5 0
Jul 76 5 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 40 2 1
Dec 27 1 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk Township

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding53
Tornado20
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Polk Township, MO

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Polk Township, MO

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Clarinda Academy
29 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Polk Township, MO

Hospitals

Hospitals near Polk Township, MO

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Airports

Airports near Polk Township, MO

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Eppley Airfield
85 miles, NW
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Lincoln Airport
105 miles, W