Polk County, MN
Living in Polk County
Bikeability28
Walkability37
Commute87
Public Transit21
Affordability73
Public Safety83
Airports4
Hospitals54
Colleges61
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools67
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
32kPopulation+185 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate31%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$165kMedian Home Value+$49k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$578Median Monthly Rent+$111 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$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%
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas19%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas40%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk County
United States45
Minnesota28
Property Crime in Polk County
United States48
Minnesota45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 12 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 42 | 1 | 2 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 43 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 12 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding32
Tornado23
Blizzard13
Extreme Cold3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk County, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk County, MN
Cathedral Elementary School
9 miles, W
Our Savior"s Lutheran Day School
10 miles, W
St Bernard's School
26 miles, NE
St John Lutheran School
26 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Polk County, MN
University of Minnesota-Crookston
10 miles, W
University of North Dakota
33 miles, W
Mayville State University
47 miles, SW
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
64 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk County, MN
Riverview Hospital
10 miles, W
Sanford Medical Center Thief River Falls
24 miles, NE
Sanford Behavioral Health Center
26 miles, NE
Red River Behavioral Health System
31 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Polk County, MN
Grand Forks International Airport
38 miles, W
Hector International Airport
62 miles, S
Bemidji Regional Airport
71 miles, E
Devils Lake Regional Airport
119 miles, W