Polk, OH

Living in Polk

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Bikeability 33
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Walkability 76
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Commute 62
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Public Transit 33
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 52
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 45
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Schools 87
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Residents

470 Population +171 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
10% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
82% Family Households +16% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate45%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household82%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K31%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector83%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office22%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle3%
Walked9%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$96k Median Home Value -$4.5k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$485 Median Monthly Rent +$152 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied -13% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier47%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K51%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity17%
LP gas5%
Utility gas73%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Polk

United States45
Ohio30
Ashland County13

Property Crime in Polk

United States48
Ohio42
Ashland County22

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 2 10
Feb 29 2 8
Mar 37 3 7
Apr 49 3 2
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 41 3 2
Dec 30 3 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding52
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Polk, OH

Private Schools

Private Schools near Polk, OH

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Colleges

Colleges near Polk, OH

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Ashland University
8 miles, SW
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The College of Wooster
17 miles, SE
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Oberlin College
24 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Polk, OH

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Airports

Airports near Polk, OH

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