At a Glance
Median Income
$66,607
$28,227 per capita
Home Value
$155,600
Zillow: $170,666
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
18.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
19.2% smoking rate
How Polkville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Polkville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Polkville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Polkville residents earn a median household income of $66,607 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,227. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,287 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Polkville is $155,600 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,666. Median rent is $1,014/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
23.2% of adults in Polkville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Polkville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population542
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density291/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,607
Per Capita$28,227
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty18.7%
County GDP$6,025M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,600
Rent$1,014
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$170,666
Housing Units257
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation1,081 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute26 min
Broadband77.8%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Polkville was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Hickory Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.