Polk Township, MO

Living in Polk Township

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 13
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Commute 29
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 69
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Public Safety 65
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Airports 63
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Hospitals 50
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Colleges 32
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Schools 60
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Residents

4k Population -262 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +8 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated
82% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate45%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household82%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$3.6k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office24%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$139k Median Home Value -$3.2k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$636 Median Monthly Rent +$22 (2010–19)
77% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity19%
LP gas31%
Utility gas41%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in Polk Township

United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Ray County55

Property Crime in Polk Township

United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Ray County37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 1 4
Feb 32 2 4
Mar 43 2 2
Apr 54 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 73 5 0
Jul 78 5 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 67 5 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 43 2 1
Dec 31 2 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk Township

Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding75
Tornado27
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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Shelterwood Academy
23 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Polk Township, MO

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William Jewell College
21 miles, SW
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City Vision University
34 miles, SW
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Park University
35 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Polk Township, MO

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Airports

Airports near Polk Township, MO

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