A town of 380, settled in 1849. Healthier than 81% of U.S. towns.
The 2 things Polk does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Polk. Another town gets a different order.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 7% of U.S. communities.
Polk beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Polk | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10% | 8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19% | 15.3% |
Most working residents leave Polk for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Ashland (20%), Medina (6%) and Wooster (5%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Polk has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
The typical Polk home is worth about $277,000, up 4.1% in a year, 11% above the Ohio typical home.
Where Polk’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Village in Ohio, United States
Polk is a village in Jackson Township, Ashland County, Ohio, United States. The population was 310 at the 2020 census.
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