Polk Town, WI
Living in Polk Town
Bikeability8
Walkability26
Commute61
Public Transit10
Affordability32
Public Safety96
Airports40
Hospitals87
Colleges58
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Schools79
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4kPopulation+18 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age
29%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
82%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate25%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$109kMedian Household Income+$37k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more12%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector81%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office11%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$316kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$418 (2010–19)
84%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached94%
Multiple units5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas14%
Utility gas73%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk Town
United States45
Wisconsin35
Milwaukee Metro Area71
Washington County8
Property Crime in Polk Town
United States48
Wisconsin37
Milwaukee Metro Area56
Washington County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 1 | 13 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 2 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk Town
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding18
Tornado11
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk Town, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk Town, WI
St Peter Catholic School
1 miles, SW
Morning Star Lutheran School
5 miles, E
St Frances Cabrini School
6 miles, NE
Living Word Lutheran High School
6 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Polk Town, WI
Concordia University-Wisconsin
18 miles, E
Mount Mary University
22 miles, SE
Cardinal Stritch University
23 miles, SE
Herzing University-Brookfield
23 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk Town, WI
St Josephs Community Hospital West Bend
3 miles, E
Aurora Medical Ctr Washington County
6 miles, W
Community Memorial Hospital
14 miles, SE
Aurora Medical Center-Grafton
17 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Polk Town, WI
General Mitchell International Airport
33 miles, SE
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
56 miles, W
Appleton International Airport
64 miles, N