Polk County, AR
Living in Polk County
Bikeability5
Walkability12
Commute69
Public Transit7
Affordability100
Public Safety70
Airports11
Hospitals38
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools49
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
20kPopulation-396 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate37%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$5.4k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector62%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office17%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$99kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$443Median Monthly Rent+$122 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home19%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas20%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk County
United States45
Arkansas71
Property Crime in Polk County
United States48
Arkansas71
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 7 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding69
Tornado43
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk County, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk County, AR
Glenwood Christian School
41 miles, E
Ewing Adventist Junior Academy
48 miles, E
Harvest Time Academy
57 miles, N
Annoor Academy of Fort Smith
58 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Polk County, AR
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
62 miles, N
Champion Christian College
66 miles, E
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
70 miles, S
Henderson State University
71 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk County, AR
Mena Regional Health System
7 miles, N
Mercy Hospital Waldron
29 miles, N
Howard Memorial Hospital
42 miles, SE
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center
44 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Polk County, AR
Fort Smith Regional Airport
59 miles, N
Texarkana Regional Airport-Webb Field
73 miles, S
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
124 miles, N