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About Polk
Township in Illinois, United StatesPolk Township (T9N R8W) is located in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 563 and it contained 287 housing units.
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Work & commute in Polk
Full picture →Most working residents leave Polk for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Carlinville (15%), Carlinville (7%) and Springfield (7%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
Health in Polk
Compared with Illinois
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Polk
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Polk
Full climate →Polk has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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