Polk City, FL
Living in Polk City
Bikeability8
Walkability1
Commute24
Public Transit1
Affordability85
Public Safety68
Airports88
Hospitals21
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools74
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.2kPopulation+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
$44kMedian 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
$108kMedian Home Value-$20k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$672Median 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
Lakeland Crossroads School
7 miles, SW
Excel Christian Academy
8 miles, SW
Sparrow Academy
9 miles, W
St Anthony Catholic School
9 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Polk City, FL
Florida Polytechnic University
2 miles, SW
Southeastern University
12 miles, SW
Florida Southern College
13 miles, SW
Saint Leo University
28 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk City, FL
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
11 miles, SW
Adventhealth Heart of Florida
12 miles, E
Winter Haven Hospital
12 miles, SE
Bartow Regional Medical Center
18 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Polk City, FL
Orlando International Airport
36 miles, NE
Tampa International Airport
45 miles, W
Orlando Sanford International Airport
55 miles, NE
St Pete-Clearwater International Airport
56 miles, W