Polk Township, MO
Living in Polk Township
Bikeability2
Walkability1
Commute9
Public Transit5
Affordability56
Public Safety90
Airports48
Hospitals66
Colleges38
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2kPopulation+25 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate35%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
41 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office20%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$238kMedian Home Value+$49k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$420Median Monthly Rent-$261 (2010–19)
85%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached88%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
LP gas26%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas3%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk Township
United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Cass County24
Property Crime in Polk Township
United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Cass County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk Township
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding89
Tornado31
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk Township, MO
Harrisonville Christian School
12 miles, SW
Timothy Lutheran School
15 miles, N
Training Center Christian School
15 miles, S
Cornerstone Academy
16 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Polk Township, MO
Calvary University
20 miles, W
University of Central Missouri
24 miles, E
Avila University
24 miles, NW
DeVry University-Missouri
24 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk Township, MO
Lee's Summit Medical Center
12 miles, NW
Cass Regional Medical Center
13 miles, SW
Saint Luke's East Hospital
16 miles, NW
Belton Regional Medical Center
18 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Polk Township, MO
Kansas City International Airport
46 miles, NW
Columbia Regional Airport
106 miles, E
Joplin Regional Airport
113 miles, S
Springfield-Branson National Airport
114 miles, SE