Polk City, FL

Living in Polk City

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 1
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Commute 24
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 68
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Airports 88
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Hospitals 21
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Colleges 28
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Schools 74
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Residents

2.2k Population +465 (2010–19)
50  y Median Age +11 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +10% (2010–19)
72% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian1%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate37%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$4.7k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +11% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector75%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office22%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$108k Median Home Value -$20k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$672 Median Monthly Rent +$145 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199931%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity99%
LP gas1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Polk City

United States45
Florida50
Lakeland Metro Area39
Polk County39

Property Crime in Polk City

United States48
Florida57
Lakeland Metro Area45
Polk County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 60 3 0
Feb 63 3 0
Mar 67 4 0
Apr 71 2 0
May 77 3 0
Jun 81 8 0
Jul 82 8 0
Aug 83 8 0
Sep 81 7 0
Oct 75 3 0
Nov 68 2 0
Dec 62 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk City

Inland Flooding24
Tornado21
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Polk City, FL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Polk City, FL

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Sparrow Academy
9 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Polk City, FL

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Saint Leo University
28 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Polk City, FL

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Winter Haven Hospital
12 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Polk City, FL

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