Polk Town, WI

Living in Polk Town

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 26
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 32
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 40
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Hospitals 87
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Colleges 58
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Schools 79
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Residents

4k Population +18 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age
29% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
82% Family Households +7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate25%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household82%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$109k Median Household Income +$37k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more12%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector81%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office11%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$316k Median Home Value +$30k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$418 (2010–19)
84% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached94%
Multiple units5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas14%
Utility gas73%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Polk Town

United States45
Wisconsin35
Milwaukee Metro Area71
Washington County8

Property Crime in Polk Town

United States48
Wisconsin37
Milwaukee Metro Area56
Washington County22

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 18 1 13
Feb 22 1 9
Mar 33 2 6
Apr 45 3 1
May 55 3 0
Jun 65 4 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 61 3 0
Oct 49 3 0
Nov 36 2 2
Dec 23 2 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk Town

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding18
Tornado11
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Polk Town, WI

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Polk Town, WI

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Colleges

Colleges near Polk Town, WI

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Mount Mary University
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Polk Town, WI

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Airports

Airports near Polk Town, WI

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