West Polk Township, MO
Living in West Polk Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute53
Public Transit1
Affordability78
Public Safety88
Airports16
Hospitals53
Colleges10
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Schools46
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Residents
954Population-74 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate46%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector55%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office13%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$160kMedian Home Value+$41k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$557Median Monthly Rent+$34 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied+12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity32%
LP gas36%
Utility gas22%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Polk Township
United States45
Missouri53
Springfield Metro Area66
Christian County20
Property Crime in West Polk Township
United States48
Missouri54
Springfield Metro Area83
Christian County27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 2 | 4 |
| Feb | 37 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Polk Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding87
Tornado40
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Polk Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Polk Township, MO
Aurora Christian Academy K4-12
10 miles, SW
St Elizabeth Ann Seton School
15 miles, E
The Summit
15 miles, NE
Springfield Lutheran School
17 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near West Polk Township, MO
Missouri State University-Springfield
19 miles, NE
Drury University
19 miles, NE
Cox College
19 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Polk Township, MO
Mercy Hospital-Aurora
10 miles, SW
Cox Medical Centers
17 miles, E
Mercy Hospital Springfield
18 miles, NE
Lakeland Behavioral Health System
18 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near West Polk Township, MO
Springfield-Branson National Airport
17 miles, NE
Joplin Regional Airport
51 miles, W
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
67 miles, SW
Fort Smith Regional Airport
127 miles, S