Polk Township, IN
Living in Polk Township
Bikeability2
Walkability1
Commute16
Public Transit6
Affordability87
Public Safety90
Airports65
Hospitals43
Colleges42
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Schools66
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Residents
2.6kPopulation-35 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate44%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector88%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office24%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$106kMedian Home Value-$10k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$657Median Monthly Rent+$328 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home27%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K5%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas18%
Utility gas6%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk Township
United States45
Indiana52
Louisville Metro Area37
Washington County13
Property Crime in Polk Township
United States48
Indiana47
Louisville Metro Area49
Washington County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding79
Tornado29
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk Township, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk Township, IN
East Salem 3rd School
6 miles, N
East Salem Parochial School
8 miles, N
St Mary Of-The-Knobs Catholic School
13 miles, S
St John Paul Ii Catholic School
14 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Polk Township, IN
Indiana University-Southeast
14 miles, SE
Spalding University
22 miles, SE
University of Louisville
24 miles, SE
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
24 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk Township, IN
St Vincent Salem Hospital Inc
11 miles, NW
Physicians' Medical Center Llc
14 miles, SE
Scott Memorial Health
15 miles, NE
Baptist Health Floyd
17 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Polk Township, IN
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
27 miles, SE
Blue Grass Airport
80 miles, SE
Indianapolis International Airport
84 miles, N