Polk County, WI
Living in Polk County
Bikeability19
Walkability33
Commute33
Public Transit13
Affordability68
Public Safety75
Airports42
Hospitals89
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools25
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
43kPopulation-872 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate37%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty
32 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office18%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$170kMedian Home Value-$600 (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$609Median Monthly Rent+$91 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas41%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas31%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk County
United States45
Wisconsin35
Property Crime in Polk County
United States48
Wisconsin37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 17 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 29 | 2 | 10 |
| Apr | 44 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 31 | 2 | 7 |
| Dec | 16 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding17
Tornado19
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk County, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk County, WI
Frederic Amish School
10 miles, NE
Gospel Mennonite School
21 miles, E
Veritas Academy
22 miles, W
Chisago Lakes Baptist School
24 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Polk County, WI
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
43 miles, S
Bethel University
45 miles, SW
University of Northwestern-St Paul
46 miles, SW
Metropolitan State University
46 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk County, WI
St Croix Regional Medical Ctr
10 miles, W
Amery Hospital & Clinic
12 miles, S
Ladd Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SW
Cumberland Memorial Hospital
21 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Polk County, WI
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
62 miles, SE
St. Cloud Regional Airport
78 miles, W
Duluth International Airport
96 miles, N