Polk County, TN
Living in Polk County
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute35
Public Transit1
Affordability96
Public Safety70
Airports55
Hospitals56
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation+124 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate39%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$9.3k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector72%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office15%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$113kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$476Median Monthly Rent+$94 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home26%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas21%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas3%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk County
United States45
Tennessee62
Property Crime in Polk County
United States48
Tennessee59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 5 | 2 |
| Feb | 42 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk County
Inland Flooding62
Tornado25
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk County, TN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk County, TN
Shenandoah Ranch Academy
12 miles, NW
The Montessori School of Cleveland
17 miles, NW
Tennessee Christian Preparatory School
18 miles, NW
Bowman Hills School
18 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Polk County, TN
Lee University
19 miles, W
Tennessee Wesleyan University
23 miles, N
Southern Adventist University
29 miles, W
Hiwassee College
33 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk County, TN
Fannin Regional Hospital
16 miles, SE
Tennova Health Care-Cleveland
19 miles, W
Starr Regional Medical Center Athens
23 miles, N
Adventhealth Murray
27 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Polk County, TN
Lovell Field
38 miles, W
McGhee Tyson Airport
57 miles, NE
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
102 miles, S
Asheville Regional Airport
115 miles, E