Polk Township, MO
Living in Polk Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute70
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety85
Airports53
Hospitals77
Colleges53
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools87
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
288Population+99 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-12 (2010–19)
39%College-Educated
67%Family Households-16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate20%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$76kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-14% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
99%Lived Here Last Year+15% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K33%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector49%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts52%
Sales and office7%
Service30%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$110kMedian Home Value+$47k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$363Median Monthly Rent+$107 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached90%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier50%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K5%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity32%
LP gas40%
Utility gas4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk Township
United States45
Missouri53
Atchison County17
Property Crime in Polk Township
United States48
Missouri54
Atchison County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 29 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 27 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk Township
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding65
Tornado31
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk Township, MO
Clarinda Lutheran School
29 miles, NE
Clarinda Academy
30 miles, NE
Sacred Heart School
32 miles, S
Horace Mann Laboratory School
35 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Polk Township, MO
Peru State College
12 miles, W
Northwest Missouri State University
35 miles, E
Conception Seminary College
47 miles, SE
Bellevue University
49 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk Township, MO
George C Grape Community Hospital
10 miles, NW
Community Hospital Association
13 miles, SE
Shenandoah Medical Center
18 miles, NE
Nemaha County Hospital
20 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Polk Township, MO
Eppley Airfield
58 miles, N
Lincoln Airport
70 miles, W
Kansas City International Airport
94 miles, SE
Manhattan Regional Airport
113 miles, SW