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Polk, NE
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Polk, NE
At a Glance
How Polk Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Polk's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Polk a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Polk residents earn a median household income of $53,182 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,281. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 172 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Polk is $80,300 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,531. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Polk reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,714/100K.
Education
11.7% of adults in Polk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Polk has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.