At a Glance
Median Income
$67,917
$32,442 per capita
Home Value
$134,400
Zillow: $261,349
Median Rent
$775/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14.4% smoking rate
How Poland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Poland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Poland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Poland residents earn a median household income of $67,917 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,442. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,356 business establishments, including 596 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Poland is $134,400 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,349. Median rent is $775/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
18.6% of adults in Poland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Poland has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population467
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density865/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$67,917
Per Capita$32,442
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$14,680M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,400
Rent$775
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$261,349
Housing Units201
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation717 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries21
Did You Know?
Poland was founded in 1800.
The median home in Poland was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 596 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.