Polk County School District, FL
Living in Polk County SD
Bikeability
16
Walkability
11
Commute
42
Public Transit
11
Affordability
73
Public Safety
62
Airports
82
Hospitals
20
Colleges
30
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
35
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk County School District, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk County School District, FL
Future Scholars Christian Academy
4 miles, NW
Bethel Christian Academy
4 miles, NW
Winter Haven Adventist Academy
4 miles, NW
Ovell's Chrisitian Academy
5 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Polk County School District, FL
Warner University
11 miles, SE
Webber International University
13 miles, SE
Southeastern University
15 miles, W
Florida Polytechnic University
16 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk County School District, FL
Winter Haven Hospital
6 miles, N
Adventhealth Lake Wales
9 miles, SE
Bartow Regional Medical Center
10 miles, W
Adventhealth Heart of Florida
16 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Polk County School District, FL
Orlando International Airport
40 miles, NE
Tampa International Airport
51 miles, W
St Pete-Clearwater International Airport
61 miles, W
Orlando Sanford International Airport
63 miles, NE