Polk County, GA
Living in Polk County
Bikeability12
Walkability21
Commute42
Public Transit10
Affordability94
Public Safety62
Airports68
Hospitals60
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
42kPopulation+813 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black12%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial3%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate38%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$6.2k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector80%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$111kMedian Home Value+$2.4k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$506Median Monthly Rent+$64 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas13%
Utility gas32%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk County
United States45
Georgia43
Property Crime in Polk County
United States48
Georgia59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk County
Inland Flooding30
Tornado24
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk County, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk County, GA
Cedar Christian School
5 miles, W
Darlington School
16 miles, N
Montessori School of Rome
16 miles, N
Safe Harbor Baptist Academy
16 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Polk County, GA
Shorter University
18 miles, N
Berry College
20 miles, N
University of West Georgia
30 miles, S
Kennesaw State University
35 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk County, GA
Polk Medical Center
1 miles, N
Floyd Medical Center
18 miles, N
Higgins General Hospital
19 miles, S
Redmond Regional Medical Center
19 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Polk County, GA
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
50 miles, SE
Lovell Field
72 miles, N
Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
101 miles, NW