Polk County, TX
Living in Polk County
Bikeability9
Walkability11
Commute27
Public Transit10
Affordability84
Public Safety71
Airports63
Hospitals39
Colleges55
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
49kPopulation+3.3k (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black10%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate39%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office23%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$110kMedian Home Value+$42k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$543Median Monthly Rent+$133 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home25%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity74%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas11%
Utility gas13%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Polk County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 51 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk County
Inland Flooding71
Tornado30
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk County, TX
Eastside Christian School
6 miles, S
Livingston Montessori School
8 miles, SW
St Paul's Episcopal School
24 miles, E
Crimson Christian Academy
32 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Polk County, TX
Sam Houston State University
42 miles, W
Grace School of Theology
55 miles, SW
Stephen F Austin State University
59 miles, N
Lamar University
69 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk County, TX
Tyler County Hospital
24 miles, E
Memorial Medical Center Livingston
33 miles, SW
Cleveland Emergency Hospital
35 miles, SW
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lufkin Llc
36 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Polk County, TX
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
63 miles, SW
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
75 miles, SE
William P Hobby Airport
83 miles, S
Easterwood Field
92 miles, W