Polk Township, IL
Living in Polk Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute31
Public Transit1
Affordability56
Public Safety91
Airports32
Hospitals45
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
636Population+128 (2010–19)
56 y Median Age+10 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+18% (2010–19)
84%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years45%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial9%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate29%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household84%
Householder living alone13%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$81kMedian Household Income+$28k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government19%
Private sector51%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office22%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$200kMedian Home Value+$68k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
79%Owner-Occupied+12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached95%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197936%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
LP gas47%
Utility gas11%
Wood23%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk Township
United States45
Illinois50
St. Louis Metro Area57
Macoupin County19
Property Crime in Polk Township
United States48
Illinois43
St. Louis Metro Area54
Macoupin County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 33 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding30
Tornado20
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk Township, IL
Zion Lutheran School
17 miles, E
Zion Lutheran School
18 miles, SE
St Peters Lutheran School
18 miles, S
St Francis/Holy Ghost Catholic School
20 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Polk Township, IL
Blackburn College
7 miles, NE
Principia College
27 miles, SW
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
29 miles, S
Saint Louis Christian College
35 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk Township, IL
Carlinville Area Hospital
7 miles, NE
Community Hospital of Staunton
17 miles, SE
St Francis Hospital
18 miles, E
Jersey Community Hospital
21 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Polk Township, IL
St Louis Lambert International Airport
39 miles, SW
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
46 miles, N
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
47 miles, S
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
82 miles, NW