Polk County
- County in Iowa
County
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A minus
- Housinggrade B+
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade A minus
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B
- Commutegrade A minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$179,900
National
$217,500Median Rent
$910
National
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Polk County Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault317.9national 282.7
- Murder7.8national 6.1
- Rape29.8national 40.7
- Robbery98.5national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary723.3national 500.1
- Theft2,066national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft360.7national 284
Residents
Working in Polk County
Jobs
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Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$67,637
National
$62,843Top Public Schools Serving Polk County
Top Private Schools Near Polk County
- grade A
Dowling Catholic High School
- Rating 4.21 out of 5 226 reviews
- grade A minus
Grand View Christian School
- Rating 4.24 out of 5 34 reviews
- grade B+
Des Moines Christian School
- Rating 3.98 out of 5 84 reviews
- grade B+
Ankeny Christian Academy
- Rating 3.82 out of 5 17 reviews
- grade unavailable
Sacred Heart School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
Polk County Reviews
Rating 5 out of 5 4 reviews
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There is a plentiful variety of activities around the entire county, year-round! It is a safe environment, littered with wonderful and affordable housing opportunities.
Polk County is a wonderful and growing neighborhood. I have been extremely lucky to live here. The neighborhood is beautiful and most things are relatively close to each other. I live about 20 minutes from Des Moines, so it is perfect if I want to go out and enjoy the nightlife on the weekends.
I have lived in Iowa ever since I was born. I have enjoyed every site and experience here and don't think anyone would be safer to raise a family here.