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Polk City
  • Town in Iowa
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Des Moines

Polk City

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    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      C
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      C+
    Polk City is a town in Iowa with a population of 5,386. 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
    5,386
    Town near
    Des Moines
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $326,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,010
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      11%
    • Own
      89%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      18.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      18.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      74.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      38.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      19%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      18%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      8%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      0%
      11%
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    Working in Polk City

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $141,548
    National
    $69,021
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