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 minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B
- Commutegrade A minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$201,300
National
$244,900Median Rent
$977
National
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Polk County Rankings
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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
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$73,015
National
$69,021