Polk Township, MO
Living in Polk Township
Bikeability5
Walkability13
Commute29
Public Transit8
Affordability69
Public Safety65
Airports63
Hospitals50
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools60
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4kPopulation-262 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated
82%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate45%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$3.6k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office24%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$139kMedian Home Value-$3.2k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$636Median Monthly Rent+$22 (2010–19)
77%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
LP gas31%
Utility gas41%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk Township
United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Ray County55
Property Crime in Polk Township
United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Ray County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 32 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk Township
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding75
Tornado27
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk Township, MO
Northern Hills Christian Academy
13 miles, W
Shelterwood Academy
23 miles, S
Children First Montessori
24 miles, W
Smithville Montessori Academy Ii
25 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Polk Township, MO
William Jewell College
21 miles, SW
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
30 miles, SW
City Vision University
34 miles, SW
Park University
35 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk Township, MO
Excelsior Springs Hospital
9 miles, SW
Ray County Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SE
Cameron Regional Medical Center
19 miles, N
New Liberty Hospital District
20 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Polk Township, MO
Kansas City International Airport
33 miles, W
Columbia Regional Airport
112 miles, SE
Manhattan Regional Airport
137 miles, W
Des Moines International Airport
145 miles, N