Polk Township, MO
Living in Polk Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute26
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety86
Airports69
Hospitals61
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools51
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
670Population-173 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate54%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-8% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office15%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$83kMedian Home Value+$7.2k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$375Median Monthly Rent+$29 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas38%
Utility gas8%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk Township
United States45
Missouri53
St. Joseph Metro Area38
DeKalb County25
Property Crime in Polk Township
United States48
Missouri54
St. Joseph Metro Area69
DeKalb County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 30 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 41 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk Township
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding64
Tornado23
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk Township, MO
Hosanna Christian School
17 miles, SW
St Joseph Christian School
18 miles, SW
St Paul Lutheran School
19 miles, SW
St Francis Xavier School
22 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Polk Township, MO
Conception Seminary College
19 miles, NW
Missouri Western State University
21 miles, SW
American Business and Technology University
21 miles, SW
Northwest Missouri State University
31 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk Township, MO
Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph
19 miles, SW
Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehab Ctr
20 miles, SW
Mosaic Medical Center Albany
21 miles, NE
Cameron Regional Medical Center
24 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Polk Township, MO
Kansas City International Airport
48 miles, S
Eppley Airfield
116 miles, NW
Des Moines International Airport
116 miles, NE
Manhattan Regional Airport
128 miles, SW