Polk Township, IA
Living in Polk Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute50
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety91
Airports40
Hospitals76
Colleges65
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
248Population+161 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-22 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+26% (2010–19)
90%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years37%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate25%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree37%
Households
Family household90%
Householder living alone10%
Economy
$87kMedian Household Income+$57k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
66%Lived Here Last Year-34% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K62%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
Employers
Private sector57%
Self-employed23%
Occupations
Mgt, science, and arts67%
Sales and office27%
Service6%
Commute
Car, truck, or van82%
Worked at home18%
Housing
$217kMedian Home Value+$130k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
79%Owner-Occupied+21% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 1980 to 198929%
Built 1970 to 197954%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K41%
House Heating Type
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas77%
Utility gas11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk Township
United States45
Iowa35
Shelby County15
Property Crime in Polk Township
United States48
Iowa43
Shelby County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding34
Tornado26
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk Township, IA
Shelby County Catholic School
11 miles, SW
Zion Lutheran School
22 miles, NW
Kuemper Catholic School System
27 miles, NE
Danbury Catholic School
45 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Polk Township, IA
Creighton University
52 miles, SW
Clarkson College
54 miles, SW
University of Nebraska Medical Center
54 miles, SW
University of Nebraska at Omaha
55 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk Township, IA
Myrtue Medical Center
11 miles, SW
Audubon County Memorial Hospital
11 miles, E
Manning Regional Healthcare Center
13 miles, N
Crawford County Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Polk Township, IA
Eppley Airfield
49 miles, SW
Des Moines International Airport
78 miles, E
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
78 miles, NW
Lincoln Airport
103 miles, SW