Polk Township, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
832 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,362 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
53 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$120,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$472 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$581 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

DeKalb County
3
St. Joseph Metro Area
3
Missouri
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

DeKalb County
3
St. Joseph Metro Area
6
Missouri
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (66%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 26
Feb 1 5 30
Mar 2 2 41
Apr 3 0 53
May 5 0 63
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 2 1 41
Dec 2 5 29

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Union Star High
4 miles, W · 3.7star
Union Star Elem
4 miles, W · 2.8star
King City High
5 miles, NE · 2.8star
King City Elem
5 miles, NE · 3.7star
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Colleges

Missouri Western State University
21 miles, SW · 1.9star
Hillyard Technical Center
21 miles, SW · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph
19 miles, SW · 3.2star
Cameron Regional Medical Center
24 miles, S · 2.3star
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Airports

Kansas City International Airport
48 miles, SW · 3.7star
Eppley Airfield
116 miles, N · 2.8star
Des Moines International Airport
116 miles, NE · 2.3star
Manhattan Regional Airport
128 miles, W · 1star
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