Polkville, NC
Living in Polkville
Bikeability5
Walkability20
Commute44
Public Transit5
Affordability92
Public Safety95
Airports65
Hospitals63
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools24
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
479Population-193 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+18 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian98%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate43%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income-$7.6k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
Employers
Government17%
Private sector62%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office13%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Taxicab2%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$116kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$615Median Monthly Rent+$90 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Mobile home30%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity76%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Utility gas18%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polkville
United States45
North Carolina20
Cleveland County9
Property Crime in Polkville
United States48
North Carolina30
Cleveland County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 48 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polkville
Inland Flooding35
Tornado20
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polkville, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polkville, NC
Charity Christian School
9 miles, E
Freedom Academy
9 miles, SW
Glenwood Christian Academy
12 miles, SW
Word of Faith Christian School
17 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Polkville, NC
Gardner-Webb University
12 miles, S
Limestone College
25 miles, S
Lenoir-Rhyne University
29 miles, NE
University of South Carolina-Upstate
34 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polkville, NC
Atrium Health Cleveland
10 miles, SE
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
18 miles, W
Atrium Health Kings Mountain
20 miles, SE
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
21 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Polkville, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
42 miles, E
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
48 miles, SW
Asheville Regional Airport
51 miles, W
Tri-Cities Airport
85 miles, NW