Polk, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Ashland County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
535
Population
530/sq mi density
$63,438
Median Income
$24,289 per capita
$122,300
Home Value
$276,583 Zillow
$755
Median Rent
16.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$63,438 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,300 home value, $755/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Polk experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. The area receives 49.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,268 ft (386 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 530/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9452°N, 82.2143°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ashland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mansfield Lahm Regional (MFD) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in |
Polk has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.9").