Polk County School District, FL

Living in Polk County SD

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 11
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Commute 42
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Public Transit 11
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Affordability 73
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 82
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Hospitals 20
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Colleges 30
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Schools 35
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Residents

686k Population +96k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black15%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate35%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$6.6k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty
29  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$151k Median Home Value +$8.9k (2010–19)
30% Built 2000 or Later
$785 Median Monthly Rent +$144 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home21%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity95%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas3%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Polk County SD

United States45
Florida50
Lakeland Metro Area39
Polk County39

Property Crime in Polk County SD

United States48
Florida57
Lakeland Metro Area45
Polk County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 61 3 0
Feb 64 3 0
Mar 68 4 0
Apr 72 3 0
May 78 3 0
Jun 82 8 0
Jul 83 8 0
Aug 83 8 0
Sep 81 7 0
Oct 76 3 0
Nov 69 2 0
Dec 63 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk County SD

Inland Flooding27
Tornado23
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Polk County School District, FL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Polk County School District, FL

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Colleges

Colleges near Polk County School District, FL

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Polk County School District, FL

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Airports

Airports near Polk County School District, FL

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