North Polk Community School District, IA

Living in North Polk CSD

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 57
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 46
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 38
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Hospitals 77
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Colleges 70
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Schools 99
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Residents

7.7k Population +1.7k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
40% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
83% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate23%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household83%
Householder living alone11%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$96k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
98% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service8%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$236k Median Home Value +$60k (2010–19)
50% Built 2000 or Later
$939 Median Monthly Rent +$374 (2010–19)
83% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later13%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas15%
Utility gas61%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in North Polk CSD

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in North Polk CSD

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 20 1 7
Feb 25 1 6
Mar 36 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 North Polk CSD

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding49
Tornado22
Blizzard7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near North Polk Community School District, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near North Polk Community School District, IA

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Sterling Education
13 miles, S
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Holy Trinity
13 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near North Polk Community School District, IA

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Grand View University
13 miles, S
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Drake University
15 miles, S
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Iowa State University
15 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near North Polk Community School District, IA

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Airports

Airports near North Polk Community School District, IA

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Eppley Airfield
123 miles, W