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About Polk
Town in Washington County, WisconsinPolk is a town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,988 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Ackerville, Cedar Creek, Cedar Lake, Diefenbach Corners, Mayfield, and Rugby Junction are located in the town. The town derives its name from James K. Polk, 11th U.S. president, who was in office when the town incorporated in 1846.
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Housing in Polk
The typical Polk home is worth about $594,000, up 4.8% in a year, 75% above the Wisconsin typical home.
Health in Polk
Health Grade A−
Healthier than 81% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Wisconsin
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.
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