Polk, OH
Living in Polk
Bikeability
33
Walkability
76
Commute
62
Public Transit
33
Affordability
95
Public Safety
96
Airports
52
Hospitals
85
Colleges
45
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
87
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk, OH
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk, OH
West Salem Christian Educators
6 miles, E
St Edward Elementary School
7 miles, SW
Amish Private School #1
8 miles, NE
Ashland Montessori School
9 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Polk, OH
Ashland University
8 miles, SW
The College of Wooster
17 miles, SE
Oberlin College
24 miles, N
Baldwin Wallace University
35 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk, OH
University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center
8 miles, SW
Lodi Community Hospital
12 miles, NE
Wooster Community Hospital
17 miles, SE
Ohiohealth Mansfield Hospital
21 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Polk, OH
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
37 miles, NE
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
40 miles, E
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
75 miles, SW
Rickenbacker International Airport
87 miles, SW