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Polkville, NC
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Polkville, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Polkville a Good Place to Live?
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 0.4% (89% 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 $163,911. 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.
Safety & Crime
Polkville reports 718 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,522/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.