Polk City, IA
Living in Polk City
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute51
Public Transit1
Affordability43
Public Safety81
Airports39
Hospitals76
Colleges71
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.6kPopulation+1.4k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
45%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
83%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years32%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate19%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household83%
Householder living alone9%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$105kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K2%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts52%
Sales and office22%
Service6%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$249kMedian Home Value+$78k (2010–19)
64%Built 2000 or Later
$954Median Monthly Rent+$287 (2010–19)
80%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later14%
Built 2010 to 201314%
Built 2000 to 200936%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K7%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
LP gas1%
Utility gas72%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk City
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Polk City
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk City
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding58
Tornado24
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk City, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk City, IA
St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School
5 miles, SE
Ankeny Christian Academy
6 miles, SE
St Pius X School
11 miles, S
Des Moines Christian School
11 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Polk City, IA
Grand View University
13 miles, SE
Drake University
13 miles, S
Mercy College of Health Sciences
14 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk City, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
12 miles, S
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
14 miles, S
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
14 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Polk City, IA
Des Moines International Airport
17 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
86 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
104 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
117 miles, W