Polk Township, IA
Living in Polk Township
Bikeability1
Walkability3
Commute61
Public Transit1
Affordability96
Public Safety56
Airports5
Hospitals78
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1kPopulation+116 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated-7% (2010–19)
73%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years35%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate52%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$26k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K29%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office26%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$120kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$533Median Monthly Rent+$152 (2010–19)
84%Owner-Occupied+15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached98%
Multiple units<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier46%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas42%
Utility gas40%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk Township
United States45
Iowa35
Waterloo Metro Area51
Bremer County60
Property Crime in Polk Township
United States48
Iowa43
Waterloo Metro Area43
Bremer County10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding43
Tornado19
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk Township, IA
St Paul's Lutheran School
10 miles, S
St Joseph Community School
16 miles, NE
Immaculate Conception School
16 miles, NW
Community Lutheran School
19 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Polk Township, IA
Wartburg College
10 miles, S
University of Northern Iowa
24 miles, S
Allen College
25 miles, S
Purdue University Global-Cedar Falls
27 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk Township, IA
Waverly Health Center
10 miles, S
Floyd County Medical Center
16 miles, NW
Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton
16 miles, NE
Community Memorial Hospital Medical Center
19 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Polk Township, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
22 miles, S
Rochester International Airport
72 miles, N
The Eastern Iowa Airport
79 miles, SE
La Crosse Regional Airport
93 miles, NE