About Polk County

Polk is a county in the TN State. It has a population of 17,620 and a population density of 39, which is 59% below the national average.


Polk County has a median home value of $221,831. The average rent of $1,133 is 46% below the national average rent. The average household income in Polk County is $53,775 , which is 31% below the national average of household income.

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$221,831Median Home Value
$231,000 National
$1,133Median Rent
$1,500 National

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Polk County's population is made up of 58% married, 22% single, 13% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 45%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 22%. Homeowners make up 79% of the population in Polk County.

17,620Population
327,000,000 National
39Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
46 Median Age
38 National
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The Per Capita income in Polk County is $30,400. The Median Household Income is $53,775

$30,400Income Per Capita
$63,690 National
$53,775Median Household Income
$68,703 National
13% Poverty Rate
$10 National
8% Unemployment Rate
$4 National
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Amenities in Polk County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Distance from Downtown 0.5 Miles
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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$221,831Median Home Value
$231,000 National
$1,133Median Rent
$1,500 National
2Average Household Size

Occupancy Type

Renters
21%
Home Owners
79%
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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

Benton crime index is 79 which is lower than the national average.

79
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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