Polk Township, IA
Living in Polk Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute89
Public Transit1
Affordability60
Public Safety78
Airports23
Hospitals72
Colleges50
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
512Population+21 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
91%Family Households+12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Asian3%
Caucasian97%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate49%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household91%
Householder living alone9%
Economy
-Median Household Income-$3k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-11% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+14% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K4%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K15%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector82%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office27%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$147kMedian Home Value+$5.1k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
89%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached95%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194919%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$300K to $399K22%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
LP gas70%
Utility gas7%
Wood15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk Township
United States45
Iowa35
Wapello County51
Property Crime in Polk Township
United States48
Iowa43
Wapello County81
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding54
Tornado26
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk Township, IA
Ottumwa Christian School
8 miles, E
Seton Catholic Elementary School
9 miles, E
Oskaloosa Christian School
20 miles, N
Pella Christian High School
30 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Polk Township, IA
William Penn University
20 miles, N
Central College
32 miles, NW
Maharishi University of Management
32 miles, E
Grinnell College
51 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk Township, IA
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
10 miles, E
Monroe County Hospital
11 miles, W
Mahaska Health Partnership
19 miles, N
Davis County Hospital
20 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Polk Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
66 miles, NW
The Eastern Iowa Airport
75 miles, NE
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
104 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
107 miles, N