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Polk

A township of 464 people in Huntington County, Indiana
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About Polk

Township in Indiana, United States
464Population
24.1 sq miArea
804 ftElevation

Polk Township is one of 12 townships in Huntington County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 464.

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Most working residents leave Polk for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Huntington (35%), Fort Wayne (14%) and Huntington (4%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Huntington
35%
Fort Wayne
14%
Huntington
4%
Marion
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Polk →

Health in Polk

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 27% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

5worse than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Parkview Huntington HospitalHuntington · 10.6 mi · ER
Bowen Center- HuntingtonHuntington · 9.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 46702, 46750 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Polk →

Natural hazards in Polk

48
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Polk →

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Polk has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 21°Winter
61° / 40°Spring
83° / 61°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Andrews-Dallas Township Public LibraryAndrews · 5.2 miles · 32 hrs a week

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