Polk Township, PA
Living in Polk Township
Bikeability
21
Walkability
12
Commute
12
Public Transit
35
Affordability
57
Public Safety
91
Airports
55
Hospitals
58
Colleges
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
75
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
7.7k
Population
-124 (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
17%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
72%
Family Households
-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black6%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate44%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$64k
Median Household Income
+$1.8k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
-5% (2010–19)
39 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector78%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office22%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation3%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$161k
Median Home Value
-$37k (2010–19)
17%
Built 2000 or Later
$900
Median Monthly Rent
+$57 (2010–19)
65%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K8%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke3%
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene37%
LP gas9%
Utility gas1%
Wood12%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
East Stroudsburg Metro Area15
Monroe County15
Property Crime in Polk Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
East Stroudsburg Metro Area22
Monroe County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 4 | 11 |
| Feb | 30 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 38 | 4 | 6 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding67
Tornado10
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk Township, PA
St John Neumann Regional School
10 miles, SW
Packer Ridge Academy
12 miles, SW
St Joseph Regional Academy
12 miles, W
Pa Treatment & Healing - Lehigton
13 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Polk Township, PA
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
18 miles, E
Moravian College
21 miles, S
Lafayette College
22 miles, SE
Muhlenberg College
23 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk Township, PA
Palmerton Hospital
10 miles, SW
Blue Mountain Hospital
13 miles, SW
St Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus
14 miles, E
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono
18 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Polk Township, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
19 miles, S
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
31 miles, N
Trenton Mercer Airport
58 miles, SE
Newark Liberty International Airport
72 miles, E