Polk Borough, PA
Living in Polk Borough
Bikeability26
Walkability53
Commute60
Public Transit33
Affordability100
Public Safety98
Airports43
Hospitals53
Colleges55
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
747Population-310 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated
75%Family Households+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black3%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school38%
High school graduate41%
Some College14%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$1.2k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K35%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector58%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office22%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$62kMedian Home Value-$7.3k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$506Median Monthly Rent+$93 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier53%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K64%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K1%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Utility gas82%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk Borough
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Venango County6
Property Crime in Polk Borough
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Venango County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 3 | 14 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 10 |
| Mar | 35 | 3 | 8 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk Borough
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding30
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk Borough, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk Borough, PA
Visionquest-Big Lodge
3 miles, SE
St Patrick Elementary School
6 miles, E
Carlton Amish School
8 miles, NW
Stoneboro Wesleyan School
10 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Polk Borough, PA
Grove City College
17 miles, SW
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
22 miles, S
Allegheny College
22 miles, NW
Thiel College
24 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk Borough, PA
Upmc Northwest
11 miles, E
Grove City Medical Center
16 miles, SW
Meadville Medical Center
22 miles, NW
Titusville Hospital
22 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Polk Borough, PA
Erie International Airport-Tom Ridge Field
51 miles, N
Pittsburgh International Airport
63 miles, S
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
80 miles, S
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
85 miles, W