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About Polk County

Polk is a county in the Springfield Metropolitan area. It has a population of 31,877 and a population density of 50, which is 47% below the national average. It has a median age of 39, which is 2 years above the Springfield Metro median age and same as the national average.


Polk County has a median home value of $235,625, which is 4% below the Metro average.The average rent of $973 is 23% below the metro average rent and 53% below the national average rent The average household income in Polk County is $54,487 , which is 13% below the Metro average household income and 30% below the national average of household income.

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$235,625Median Home Value
$246,611 Springfield Metro Area
$973Median Rent
$1,263 Springfield Metro Area

Towns of Polk County

Northwest Marion Township, MO
Mckinley Township, MO
Jefferson Township, MO
Northeast Marion Township, MO
Cliquot Township, MO
Flemington, MO
Humansville, MO
Halfway, MO
Southeast Marion Township, MO
Mooney Township, MO
East Looney Township, MO
Fair Play, MO
Goodnight, MO
Aldrich, MO
Morrisville, MO
Pleasant Hope, MO
West Looney Township, MO
North Benton Township, MO
Wishart Township, MO
Jackson Township, MO
South Benton Township, MO
Southwest Marion Township, MO
West Madison Township, MO
Bolivar, MO
East Madison Township, MO
Union Township, MO
North Green Township, MO
South Green Township, MO
Johnson Township, MO
Flemington Township, MO
Campbell Township, MO
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Demographics

Polk County's population is made up of 54% married, 27% single, 12% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 38%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 26%. Homeowners make up 72% of the population in Polk County.

31,877Population
490,886 Springfield Metro Area
50Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
39 Median Age
37 Springfield Metro Area
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Employment

The Per Capita income in Polk County is $26,804. The Median Household Income is $54,487

$26,804Income Per Capita
$35,697 Springfield Metro Area
$54,487Median Household Income
$62,921 Springfield Metro Area
17% Poverty Rate
13% Springfield Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
3% Springfield Metro Area
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Amenities in Polk County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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See Detailed Amenities Data for Polk County
$235,625Median Home Value
$246,611 Springfield Metro Area
$973Median Rent
$1,263 Springfield Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Springfield Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
28%
Home Owners
72%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow
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