Polk, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Venango County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
692 Population 341/sq mi density
$44,250 Median Income $21,262 per capita
$87,500 Home Value $153,401 Zillow
$689 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$44,250 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,500 home value, $689/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Polk, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,250
41% below
$21,262 per capita
Home Value
$87,500
69% below
Zillow: $153,401
Median Rent
$689/mo
41% below
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
161/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
66% below
75.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
156% above
18.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
59%
Home Value
31%
Rent
59%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
256%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Polk a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Polk residents earn a median household income of $44,250 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,262. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,208 business establishments, including 104 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Polk is $87,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,401. Median rent is $689/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Safety & Crime

Polk reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 161/100K.

Education

11.6% of adults in Polk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 75.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Polk has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population692
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density341/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$44,250
Per Capita$21,262
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty18.3%
County GDP$2,149M
Avg Weekly Wage$948

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,500
Rent$689
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$153,401
Housing Units281
Rent Burden33.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property161/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,820/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation1,065 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+75.5%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute20 min
Broadband74.9%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Polk was founded in 1839.
The median home in Polk was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Venango Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
45.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 104 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.