Polk Township, MO
Living in Polk Township
Bikeability5
Walkability1
Commute80
Public Transit12
Affordability95
Public Safety89
Airports17
Hospitals72
Colleges23
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
896Population+338 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
84%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school28%
High school graduate32%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household84%
Householder living alone12%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-20% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year+24% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts12%
Sales and office44%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$114kMedian Home Value-$92k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$93 (2010–19)
96%Owner-Occupied+34% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached98%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K38%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
LP gas40%
Utility gas32%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk Township
United States45
Missouri53
Adair County28
Property Crime in Polk Township
United States48
Missouri54
Adair County61
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 29 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk Township
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding69
Tornado28
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk Township, MO
Life Church School
7 miles, S
Mary Immaculate Elementary School
8 miles, S
Faith Lutheran School
9 miles, S
Tri-County Christian School
38 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Polk Township, MO
Truman State University
8 miles, S
Culver-Stockton College
57 miles, E
Maharishi University of Management
59 miles, NE
Central Christian College of the Bible
63 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk Township, MO
Northeast Regional Medical Center
8 miles, S
Scotland County Hospital
25 miles, NE
Putnam County Memorial Hospital
25 miles, NW
Sullivan County Memorial Hospital
30 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Polk Township, MO
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
78 miles, E
Des Moines International Airport
102 miles, NW
Columbia Regional Airport
105 miles, S
The Eastern Iowa Airport
118 miles, N