Polk Township, IA
Living in Polk Township
Bikeability7
Walkability2
Commute51
Public Transit15
Affordability63
Public Safety91
Airports15
Hospitals86
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2kPopulation-324 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age
27%College-Educated
74%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate31%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$90kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K27%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office19%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$174kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$523Median Monthly Rent+$103 (2010–19)
84%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached94%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199929%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity19%
LP gas29%
Utility gas50%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk Township
United States45
Iowa35
Cedar Rapids Metro Area25
Benton County13
Property Crime in Polk Township
United States48
Iowa43
Cedar Rapids Metro Area54
Benton County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding45
Tornado23
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk Township, IA
St Johns School
16 miles, N
Independence Christian Academy
17 miles, N
Xavier High School
17 miles, SE
Essential Montessori
18 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Polk Township, IA
Mount Mercy University
21 miles, SE
Coe College
21 miles, SE
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
22 miles, SE
Allen College
30 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk Township, IA
Virginia Gay Hospital
8 miles, SW
Mental Health Institute
15 miles, N
Buchanan County Health Center
16 miles, N
St Lukes Hospital
21 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Polk Township, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
26 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
34 miles, NW
Dubuque Regional Airport
61 miles, E
Quad City International Airport
90 miles, SE