Polk County, OR
Living in Polk County
Bikeability30
Walkability46
Commute49
Public Transit25
Affordability57
Public Safety67
Airports47
Hospitals84
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
83kPopulation+9.3k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age
31%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate24%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector62%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$265kMedian Home Value+$37k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$864Median Monthly Rent+$235 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas35%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk County
United States45
Oregon34
Property Crime in Polk County
United States48
Oregon58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 11 | 5 |
| Feb | 41 | 8 | 7 |
| Mar | 44 | 8 | 5 |
| Apr | 47 | 5 | 4 |
| May | 53 | 3 | 1 |
| Jun | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 11 | 3 |
| Dec | 38 | 13 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding22
Tornado2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk County, OR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk County, OR
Faith Christian School
6 miles, E
Monmouth Montessori School Llc
9 miles, E
Mid-Valley Christian Academy
10 miles, E
Delphian School
14 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Polk County, OR
Western Oregon University
9 miles, SE
Willamette University
18 miles, E
Corban University
21 miles, E
Linfield College-Online and Continuing Education
23 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk County, OR
West Valley Hospital
5 miles, E
Salem Hospital
18 miles, E
Oregon State Hospital Distinct Part
20 miles, E
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
22 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Polk County, OR
Mahlon Sweet Field
54 miles, S
Portland International Airport
62 miles, NE
Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
111 miles, SW
Roberts Field
119 miles, E