Polk County, IA
Living in Polk County
Bikeability25
Walkability26
Commute85
Public Transit28
Affordability64
Public Safety54
Airports39
Hospitals75
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools92
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
480kPopulation+60k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black7%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate24%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$68kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty
21 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$180kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$794Median Monthly Rent+$167 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas67%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Polk County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump40%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding46
Tornado18
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk County, IA
Sterling Education
4 miles, S
Ankeny Christian Academy
4 miles, NW
St Joseph Elementary School
5 miles, S
Joshua Christian Academy
6 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Polk County, IA
Grand View University
5 miles, S
Mercy College of Health Sciences
7 miles, SW
Drake University
7 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk County, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
6 miles, SW
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
7 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Polk County, IA
Des Moines International Airport
12 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
85 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
97 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
123 miles, W