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Polk City

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  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Iowa
  • 7 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      A-
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B-
    12. Commute
      C+
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    Polk City is a town in Iowa with a population of 4,313. Polk City is in Polk County and is one of the best places to live in Iowa. Living in Polk City offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Polk City there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Polk City and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Polk City are highly rated.
    About Polk City...
    Population
    4,313

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $226,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,113
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      17%
    • Own
      83%
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    Polk City Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      130
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      108.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      325
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      21.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      20%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      13%

    Working in Polk City

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $92,188
    National
    $55,322
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      Polk City Reviews

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      Polk City is an excellent place to live because it is a close knit community with various locally owned restaurants, stores, and other businesses. There are various community events to participate in and great amenities such as parks and libraries. I have grown up in this community and have been influenced greatly by its compassion towards its members and endless opportunities for "small" people to make a difference.
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      I recently moved to Polk City from Florida. Polk City is known as the city "For All Seasons," and it's displayed that much since I was welcomed to the area. Genuine connections, a happy and thriving community, Polk City offers something like I've never been exposed to before. I would recommend this as a serene diversion from a fast life. Not to mention they have some of the most pristine schools in the country for Agriculture.
      Polk City is a very family friendly small town in which I have lived here for 11 years. A person can leave their house or car unlocked, or leave their car running while at the grocery stuff and nothing will happen. There are a lot of small businesses around time that thrive off of the growing community.