Polk County, MO
Living in Polk County
Bikeability14
Walkability47
Commute56
Public Transit17
Affordability95
Public Safety62
Airports22
Hospitals48
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
32kPopulation+1k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age
20%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
70%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate39%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$9.8k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector63%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$132kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$487Median Monthly Rent+$73 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas20%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas2%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk County
United States45
Missouri53
Property Crime in Polk County
United States48
Missouri54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 2 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding79
Tornado32
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk County, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk County, MO
Polk County Christian School
2 miles, SW
Sunny Slope
12 miles, N
Park Avenue Christian School
26 miles, S
Wings of Faith Academy
27 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Polk County, MO
Southwest Baptist University
1 miles, S
Baptist Bible College
27 miles, S
Cox College
28 miles, S
Drury University
28 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk County, MO
Citizens Memorial Hospital
1 miles, NW
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Springfield
26 miles, S
Lakeland Behavioral Health System
29 miles, S
Mercy Hospital Springfield
31 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Polk County, MO
Springfield-Branson National Airport
26 miles, S
Joplin Regional Airport
68 miles, SW
Columbia Regional Airport
105 miles, NE
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
105 miles, SW