Polk Township, MO
Living in Polk Township
Bikeability2
Walkability10
Commute100
Public Transit3
Affordability100
Public Safety74
Airports41
Hospitals68
Colleges29
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.2kPopulation+346 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age
6%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino32%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate50%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$9.6k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
14 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector75%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation39%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office16%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$73kMedian Home Value+$9k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$465Median Monthly Rent+$129 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K50%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
LP gas21%
Utility gas47%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk Township
United States45
Missouri53
Sullivan County20
Property Crime in Polk Township
United States48
Missouri54
Sullivan County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 29 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding54
Tornado21
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk Township, MO
Show Me Christian Youth Home
19 miles, SW
Titus Hostetter
23 miles, S
Rolling Meadow Amish School
26 miles, NW
Life Church School
28 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Polk Township, MO
Truman State University
28 miles, E
Graceland University-Lamoni
52 miles, NW
Central Christian College of the Bible
67 miles, SE
Missouri Valley College
76 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk Township, MO
Sullivan County Memorial Hospital
1 miles, W
Putnam County Memorial Hospital
20 miles, N
Wright Memorial Hospital
27 miles, W
Northeast Regional Medical Center
27 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Polk Township, MO
Des Moines International Airport
96 miles, N
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
103 miles, E
Kansas City International Airport
106 miles, SW
Columbia Regional Airport
107 miles, SE