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A town of 3,970 people in Washington County, Wisconsin

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2 killed in motorcycle crash in Town of Polk | By Washington County Sheriff

Washington County Insider · Aug 29, 2026

Town of Polk chairman raises concerns over proposed countywide EMS tax

Washington County Insider · Jul 28, 2026

VIDEO | Moooving day at the Washington County Fair, WI

Washington County Insider · Jul 21, 2026

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Map of Polk: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk

Conserved land3.1%615 of 19,787 acres

Trails3.7 mi0.1 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves6155 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

1Polk Kames2.9 mi of trails · 449 acres Directions

2Heritage Trails County Park253 acres Directions

3Ackerman's Grove County Park65 acres Directions

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About Polk

Town in Washington County, Wisconsin

3,988Population

32.2 sq miArea

1,122 ftElevation

Polk 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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How Polk ranks

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Housing in Polk

$594K▲ 4.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Polk home is worth about $594,000, up 4.8% in a year, 75% above the Wisconsin typical home.

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Locator map of Polk — Wikimedia Commons · Map: The original uploader was Bumm13 at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0

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