Polk City, IA

Polk City, Iowa

Polk City, Iowa, in Polk county, is 13 miles NW of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 120 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Des Moines metropolitan area. Polk City contains a population of approximately 2,344.

The People and Families of Polk City

In Polk City, about 69% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Polk City, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Polk City.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Polk City had a median family income of $64,688. The typical family in Polk City is better off than most in Iowa. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Polk City. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Polk City favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $700. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Polk City.

Polk City Housing

Polk City has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 81% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Iowa, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Polk City, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Polk City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 5%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Polk City, IA

Comparing Polk City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Polk City Almanac

Polk City Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Polk City Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Polk City, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Polk City Public Libraries

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Polk City Colleges

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