Polk County, NC
Living in Polk County
Bikeability6
Walkability21
Commute47
Public Transit7
Affordability75
Public Safety98
Airports55
Hospitals85
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools71
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation+268 (2010–19)
53 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other2%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate25%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$5.1k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$226kMedian Home Value+$58k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$648Median Monthly Rent+$124 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas17%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas8%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Polk County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 5 | 3 |
| Feb | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 48 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk County
Inland Flooding67
Tornado20
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk County, NC
Upward Adventist School
13 miles, W
Trinity Christian School
14 miles, NE
Pine Ridge Mennonite School
14 miles, NE
Word of Faith Christian School
14 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Polk County, NC
North Greenville University
18 miles, SW
University of South Carolina-Upstate
22 miles, SE
Wofford College
26 miles, SE
Converse College
26 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk County, NC
St Lukes Hospital
4 miles, SW
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
13 miles, NE
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
17 miles, W
Park Ridge Health
20 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Polk County, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
24 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
27 miles, S
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
69 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
84 miles, N