Polk County, NE
Living in Polk County
Bikeability19
Walkability44
Commute78
Public Transit18
Affordability89
Public Safety99
Airports12
Hospitals73
Colleges39
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools78
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.2kPopulation-187 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age
22%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate31%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$68kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector62%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office20%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$107kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$391Median Monthly Rent+$57 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
LP gas15%
Utility gas45%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk County
United States45
Nebraska33
Property Crime in Polk County
United States48
Nebraska45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (21%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 28 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 38 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding43
Tornado35
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk County, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk County, NE
Polk County Christian School
1 miles, SE
Immanuel Lutheran School
16 miles, SW
Columbus Christian School
20 miles, NE
St Anthony School
20 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Polk County, NE
York College
22 miles, S
Concordia University-Nebraska
31 miles, SE
Doane University
51 miles, SE
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
52 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk County, NE
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center
2 miles, SE
Genoa Community Hospital
20 miles, NW
Columbus Community Hospital
21 miles, NE
York General Hospital
21 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Polk County, NE
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
41 miles, W
Lincoln Airport
48 miles, SE
Kearney Regional Airport
81 miles, SW
Eppley Airfield
87 miles, E