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Polk County
  • County in Florida
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Polk County

    Report Card

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade C+
    2. Housing
      grade C
    3. Nightlife
      grade A minus
    4. Good for Families
      grade B
    5. Diversity
      grade A
    6. Jobs
      grade B minus
    7. Weather
      grade A
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A minus
    11. Commute
      grade C

    Polk County is located in Florida with a population of 713,148. In Polk County, most residents own their homes. In Polk County there are a lot of parks. Many families and retirees live in Polk County and residents tend to lean conservative.

    About

    Population
    713,148

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $177,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,090
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      31%
    • Own
      69%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      189.2
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0.4
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      53.1
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      66.3
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      471.5
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      2,526.7
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      170.1
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      national  11%

    Working in Polk County

    Jobs
    grade B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $55,099
    National
    $69,021

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