PolkIN
A town of 304. Nearly 32.5% of it is conserved land.
What makes Polk stand out
The 2 things Polk does most differently from other towns.
304 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Polk’s report card
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The data
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Nearly a third of Polk is conserved land
19 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area | 7.3 mi | 496 |
| 2. Mount Etna State Recreation Area | 1.4 mi | 139 |
| 3. Lost Bridge East State Recreation Area | 0.9 mi | 79 |
Most working residents commute out of Polk
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.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 27% of U.S. towns
Polk beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Polk | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with arthritis | 32.2% | 28.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.4% | 8.3% |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
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.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
19 miles of trails in Polk
32.5% of the town is conserved land, across 3 parks and preserves.
About Polk
Township in Indiana, United States
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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- Population
- 464
- Area
- 24 sq mi
- Elevation
- 804 ft