PolkMO
A town of 909. Public schools that outperform most of Missouri.
What makes Polk stand out
The 2 things Polk does most differently from other towns.
909 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Polk. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Polk
Most working residents leave Polk for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are St. Joseph (37%), Kansas City (8%) and Cameron (4%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
Where working residents work
Polk’s public schools outperform 73% of Missouri districts
The public schools Polk’s kids attend outperform 73% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Star Elem. | K–5 | 66 | C |
| Union Star High | 6–12 | 91 | B− |
| Union Star Preschool | PK | 9 | Not graded |
Healthier than 49% of U.S. towns
Polk beats the Missouri average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Polk | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.6% | 9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.3% | 12.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.1% | 6.8% |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Polk has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 18 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 53% of U.S. communities.
0% of Polk is conserved land
1.6 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
99% of working residents leave Polk for work
Where Polk’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Polk
Township in Missouri, U.S.
Polk Township is a township in DeKalb County, Missouri, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 737. Polk Township was established in 1845, taking its name from President James K. Polk.
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- Population
- 737