Polk, NE
Living in Polk
Bikeability21
Walkability59
Commute60
Public Transit23
Affordability100
Public Safety99
Airports11
Hospitals72
Colleges39
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools75
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
309Population+15 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age-8 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate35%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income-$556 (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance28%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office12%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked6%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$54kMedian Home Value+$8.5k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$488Median Monthly Rent+$78 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-24% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier53%
Home Value
Less than $50K44%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K3%
$250K to $299K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
LP gas4%
Utility gas78%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk
United States45
Nebraska33
Polk County2
Property Crime in Polk
United States48
Nebraska45
Polk County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (19%)(77%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 29 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 38 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk, NE
Immanuel Lutheran School
3 miles, W
Polk County Christian School
14 miles, NE
Hampton Lutheran School
14 miles, S
Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School
17 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Polk, NE
York College
18 miles, SE
Concordia University-Nebraska
38 miles, E
Hastings College
46 miles, SW
Doane University
54 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk, NE
Merrick Medical Center
12 miles, W
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center
14 miles, NE
York General Hospital
17 miles, SE
Memorial Hospital
18 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Polk, NE
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
28 miles, W
Lincoln Airport
56 miles, E
Kearney Regional Airport
68 miles, W
Eppley Airfield
100 miles, E