Polk Township, IN
Living in Polk Township
Bikeability70
Walkability99
Commute32
Public Transit64
Affordability95
Public Safety83
Airports67
Hospitals80
Colleges73
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Schools79
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
299Population+47 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+14 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+17% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years7%
55 to 74 years42%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian6%
Caucasian89%
Multiracial5%
Education
Less than high school29%
High school graduate25%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone35%
Economy
$30kMedian Household Income-$21k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+12% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
72%Lived Here Last Year-28% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K50%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K14%
$125K to $149K10%
Employers
Private sector85%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance45%
Factory and transportation23%
Service31%
Commute
Car, truck, or van72%
Walked28%
Housing
$152kMedian Home Value+$65k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
44%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached61%
Mobile home33%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198965%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Home Value
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K32%
$300K to $399K21%
House Heating Type
LP gas83%
Utility gas17%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk Township
United States45
Indiana52
Bloomington Metro Area39
Monroe County41
Property Crime in Polk Township
United States48
Indiana47
Bloomington Metro Area45
Monroe County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding77
Tornado32
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk Township, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk Township, IN
Covenant Christian School
8 miles, NW
Clear Creek Christian School
10 miles, NW
Lighthouse Christian Academy
10 miles, NW
Bloomington Montessori School
10 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Polk Township, IN
Indiana University-Bloomington
12 miles, NW
Franklin College
35 miles, NE
University of Indianapolis
48 miles, N
DePauw University
49 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk Township, IN
Monroe Hospital
12 miles, NW
Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital
12 miles, NW
St Vincent Dunn Hospital Inc
14 miles, SW
Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital
14 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Polk Township, IN
Indianapolis International Airport
47 miles, N
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
69 miles, SE
Evansville Regional Airport
93 miles, SW