Polk, OH
Living in Polk
Bikeability33
Walkability76
Commute62
Public Transit33
Affordability95
Public Safety96
Airports52
Hospitals85
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools87
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
470Population+171 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
82%Family Households+16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate45%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K31%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector83%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office22%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle3%
Walked9%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$96kMedian Home Value-$4.5k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$485Median Monthly Rent+$152 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier47%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K51%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
LP gas5%
Utility gas73%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Polk
United States45
Ohio30
Ashland County13
Property Crime in Polk
United States48
Ohio42
Ashland County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 2 | 10 |
| Feb | 29 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 37 | 3 | 7 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 30 | 3 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polk
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding52
Tornado17
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polk, OH
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polk, OH
West Salem Christian Educators
6 miles, E
St Edward Elementary School
7 miles, SW
Amish Private School #1
8 miles, NE
Ashland Montessori School
9 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Polk, OH
Ashland University
8 miles, SW
The College of Wooster
17 miles, SE
Oberlin College
24 miles, N
Baldwin Wallace University
35 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polk, OH
Lodi Community Hospital
12 miles, NE
Wooster Community Hospital
17 miles, SE
Ohiohealth Mansfield Hospital
21 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Polk, OH
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
37 miles, NE
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
40 miles, E
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
75 miles, SW
Rickenbacker International Airport
87 miles, SW