Polk City, Iowa

Population 3,451

Polk City is located in Polk County, IA. The population is 3,451.

There are 1 public schools in Polk City with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Polk City is very low , and there are 8 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Polk City is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Polk City property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Polk City include Saylorville Reservoir, Madison Township and Jefferson Township.

Polk City Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 1.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 58.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 39.6%

Crime Rate

79.05% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 60
  • Violent Crimes: 20
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 40
  • Property Crime: 499
  • Larceny Theft: 399

Registered Offenders

41.58% Higher than national avg.
  • 8 offenders in Polk City
  • 23.18 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

5 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.8%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 1 K-12 public school in Polk City, IA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Polk City's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Polk City, IA

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50 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Polk City, IA issued 50 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Polk City, IA issued 83 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $840
  • 1 Bedroom: $990
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,200
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,650
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,740

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Environmental Hazards

5 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Polk City, IA has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Polk City, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 18.2°
  • February 24.1°
  • March 37.8°
  • April 49.42°
  • May 64.27°
  • June 71.43°
  • July 74.58°
  • August 71.1°
  • September 62.82°
  • October 51.28°
  • November 38.5°
  • December 25.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Polk City, IA

Earthquakes
Polk City, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Polk City, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Polk City, IA has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Polk City, IA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Polk City, IA: $90,216

Unemployment

Unemployment in Polk City is 2.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 28.20%
White Collar - 71.80%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • David Young

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

3 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Polk City, IA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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