Polk City, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 6,046 (90% urban, 10% rural).
Population change since 2000: +157.9%
Males: 3,283  (54.3%)
Females: 2,763  (45.7%)
Median resident age:

36.5 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50226.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $149,074 (it was $58,000 in 2000)
Polk City:

$149,074
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $56,269 (it was $23,476 in 2000)

Polk City city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $394,871 (it was $109,800 in 2000)
Polk City:

$394,871
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $377,659; detached houses: $393,104; townhouses or other attached units: $307,166

Median gross rent in 2022: $712.

March 2022 cost of living index in Polk City: 88.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.1%
(7.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents)
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  • Races in Polk City, IA (2022)
    • 5,46496.0%White alone
    • 871.5%Two or more races
    • 400.7%Black alone
    • 110.2%Hispanic

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Polk City, Iowa as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Polk City is 531 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Polk City by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(38.7)
1
(18.7)
1
(16.9)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
2
(60.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
6
(130.0)
2
(41.3)
1
(19.9)
2
(38.7)
0
(0.0)
3
(50.7)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
13
(392.3)
5
(146.3)
6
(174.6)
6
(172.2)
7
(182.8)
6
(145.5)
2
(45.6)
10
(221.0)
5
(108.3)
8
(165.0)
2
(39.9)
4
(77.4)
1
(18.7)
2
(33.8)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
17
(513.0)
16
(468.1)
18
(523.9)
24
(688.7)
16
(417.8)
27
(654.9)
16
(365.0)
6
(132.6)
15
(325.0)
19
(391.9)
20
(399.0)
20
(387.2)
4
(74.8)
13
(219.6)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(30.2)
0
(0.0)
3
(87.3)
1
(28.7)
0
(0.0)
2
(48.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(21.7)
3
(61.9)
3
(59.8)
2
(38.7)
0
(0.0)
2
(33.8)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(21.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(19.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index62.529.040.241.929.540.317.820.848.340.427.562.719.337.5

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Polk City, IA

Crime rate in Polk City detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 8 (8 officers - 8 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.50
Iowa average:

1.76
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Ancestries: German (57.6%), Irish (11.7%), English (3.7%), American (3.2%), Norwegian (2.9%), Swedish (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/13/1875

Elevation: 889 feet

Land area: 2.72 square miles.

Population density: 2,224 people per square mile   (low).

Polk City, Iowa map

33 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.4%
Iowa:

3.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $5,808 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $6,967 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (13.4 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (124.1 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (311.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Granger, IA (2.4 miles ),
Alleman, IA (2.5 miles ),
Ankeny, IA (2.6 miles ),
Sheldahl, IA (2.6 miles ),
Johnston, IA (2.6 miles ),
Grimes, IA (2.6 miles ),
Saylorville, IA (2.7 miles ),
Slater, IA (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 41.77 N, Longitude: 93.72 W

Area code: 515

Distribution of median household income in Polk City, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Polk City, IA in 2022

Property values in Polk City, IA

Polk City satellite photo by USGS

Polk City tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 93 buildings, average cost: $388,100
  • 2021: 107 buildings, average cost: $340,200
  • 2020: 77 buildings, average cost: $327,700
  • 2019: 75 buildings, average cost: $311,300
  • 2018: 93 buildings, average cost: $246,600
  • 2017: 90 buildings, average cost: $259,100
  • 2016: 83 buildings, average cost: $215,200
  • 2015: 44 buildings, average cost: $253,100
  • 2014: 50 buildings, average cost: $227,900
  • 2013: 83 buildings, average cost: $154,400
  • 2012: 84 buildings, average cost: $202,700
  • 2011: 40 buildings, average cost: $230,700
  • 2010: 28 buildings, average cost: $201,500
  • 2009: 33 buildings, average cost: $201,500
  • 2008: 17 buildings, average cost: $190,400
  • 2007: 37 buildings, average cost: $165,900
  • 2006: 40 buildings, average cost: $188,400
  • 2005: 46 buildings, average cost: $191,000
  • 2004: 50 buildings, average cost: $193,000
  • 2003: 104 buildings, average cost: $144,700
  • 2002: 50 buildings, average cost: $176,300
  • 2001: 27 buildings, average cost: $147,500
  • 2000: 14 buildings, average cost: $138,900
  • 1999: 27 buildings, average cost: $130,300
  • 1998: 23 buildings, average cost: $118,100
  • 1997: 28 buildings, average cost: $107,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Polk City, IA residents
Average permit cost in Polk City, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +459 (+24.4%).
Most common industries in Polk City, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (14.1%)
  • Construction (7.6%)
  • Health care (7.0%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Public administration (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.3%)
  • Public administration (7.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.4%)
  • Educational services (3.9%)
  • Truck transportation (3.7%)
  • U. S. Postal service (3.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (23.1%)
  • Health care (12.3%)
  • Educational services (8.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.1%)
  • Social assistance (5.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Polk City, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.2%)
  • Computer specialists (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Computer specialists (4.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.9%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (5.8%)
  • Child care workers (4.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.9%)
  • Other financial specialists (3.9%)

Average climate in Polk City, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Polk City, Iowa environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 97.4. This is worse than average.

City:

97.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2019 was 0.209. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 6.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.209
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 5.78. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.78
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.0417. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0417
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.7. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.7
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Polk City-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 112% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/13/1976, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 13.6 miles away from the Polk City city center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/18/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.7 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Polk City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 209% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 407.9 miles away from Polk City center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 384.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 461.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 384.3 miles away from Polk City center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 369.0 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 293.6 miles away from Polk City center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Polk County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 5, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Polk City topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Polk City:

  • POLK CITY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (1002 WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Polk City:

  • GRANGER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; GRANGER, IA)
  • BISHOP DRUMM CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; JOHNSTON, IA)
  • ON WITH LIFE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; ANKENY, IA)
  • CHILDSERVE HABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; JOHNSTON, IA)
  • MILL-POND RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; ANKENY, IA)
  • IOWA HOSPICE, L L C (Hospital, about 8 miles away; JOHNSTON, IA)
  • URBANDALE HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; URBANDALE, IA)

Airports located in Polk City:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Polk City:

  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 7 miles; Ankeny, IA; Full-time enrollment: 15,337)
  • Drake University (about 12 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Iowa State University (about 19 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 56 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 83 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 85 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 85 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)

Public elementary/middle school in Polk City:

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Library in Polk City:

  • POLK CITY COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $210,873; Location: 1500 W BROADWAY; 13,550 books; 1,124 audio materials; 1,436 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 70 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Polk City: Polk City City Hall (A), Polk City Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (B), Polk City Police Station (C), Polk City Community Library (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Polk City: Evangelical Free Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Beebe Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Wolf Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Polk City include: All Seasons Park (1), Miller Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Derald Langham - Geneticist.

Polk County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.7 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

77.7%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
57 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
62 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Polk City (2011 data):

  • Luana Savings Bank: Polk City Branch at 755 West Bridge Road, branch established on 2004/07/21. Info updated 2009/04/08: Bank assets: $453.2 mil, Deposits: $376.8 mil, headquarters in Luana, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Luana Bancorporation
  • Grinnell State Bank: Polk City Branch at 205 Broadway, branch established on 1997/12/03. Info updated 2011/11/21: Bank assets: $262.9 mil, Deposits: $217.7 mil, headquarters in Grinnell, IA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Grinnell Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Polk City:

Marital status in Polk City, IA
  • Never married: 16.0%
  • Now married: 73.6%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 1.9%
  • Divorced: 7.3%

For population 25 years and over in Polk City:

  • High school or higher: 99.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 46.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.4%
  • Unemployed: 1.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.7
Iowa average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Polk City
Presidential Elections Results

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Neighborhoods in Polk City:

(Polk City, Iowa Neighborhood Map)

Religion statistics for Polk City, IA (based on Polk County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic62,86719
Mainline Protestant61,821117
Evangelical Protestant53,822208
Other9,33135
Black Protestant5,27519
Orthodox6464
None236,878-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 63
This county:

1.51 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 7
This county:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
Polk County:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 158
Polk County:

3.78 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 316
This county:

7.57 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.3%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

25.8%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Polk County:

13.5%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Polk City:

49.4%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

51.2%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Polk City:

29.5
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Polk City:

20.6%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Polk City:

10.3%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Polk City:

43.8%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

57.1%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

82.2%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Polk City, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 7$45,045$77,2202$2,547
Water Supply 3$17,244$68,9762$2,162
Local Libraries 3$13,573$54,2925$2,154
Other Government Administration 3$22,361$89,4441$212
Sewerage 2$12,847$77,0820$0
Streets and Highways 2$9,841$59,0460$0
Financial Administration 1$8,716$104,5920$0
Parks and Recreation 1$5,646$67,7521$249
Firefighters 0$0 26$12,791
Police - Other 0$0 1$1,121
Totals for Government 22$135,274$73,78638$21,236

Polk City government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $4,634,000 ($766.46)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $1,114,000 ($184.25)
    Police Protection: $979,000 ($161.93)
    General Public Buildings: $882,000 ($145.88)
    General - Other: $852,000 ($140.92)
    Sewerage: $775,000 ($128.18)
    Local Fire Protection: $692,000 ($114.46)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $543,000 ($89.81)
    Regular Highways: $538,000 ($88.98)
    Libraries: $350,000 ($57.89)
    Parks and Recreation: $323,000 ($53.42)
    Financial Administration: $270,000 ($44.66)
    Solid Waste Management: $240,000 ($39.70)
    Central Staff Services: $110,000 ($18.19)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $46,000 ($7.61)
    Health - Other: $17,000 ($2.81)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $155,000 ($25.64)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $584,000 ($96.59)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,869,000 ($309.13)

Polk City government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,703,000 ($281.67)
    Housing and Community Development: $292,000 ($48.30)
    Solid Waste Management: $270,000 ($44.66)
    Other: $176,000 ($29.11)
    Parks and Recreation: $17,000 ($2.81)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $118,000 ($19.52)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $40,000 ($6.62)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $133,000 ($22.00)
    Interest Earnings: $99,000 ($16.37)
    Rents: $86,000 ($14.22)
    Fines and Forfeits: $20,000 ($3.31)
    Sale of Property: $8,000 ($1.32)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,479,000 ($244.62)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $2,011,000 ($332.62)
    Highways: $666,000 ($110.16)
  • Tax - Property: $3,308,000 ($547.14)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $435,000 ($71.95)
    Other License: $404,000 ($66.82)
    Public Utilities Sales: $42,000 ($6.95)

Polk City government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,172,000 ($855.44)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,880,000 ($641.75)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,750,000 ($289.45)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $458,000 ($75.75)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - End of Fiscal Year: $5,170,000 ($855.11)
    Beginning: $3,880,000 ($641.75)

Polk City government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $8,830,000 ($1460.47)

Businesses in Polk City, IA

  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Polk City:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KASI (1430 AM; 1 kW; AMES, IA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Polk City:

  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KRKQ (98.3 FM; BOONE, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KJJY (92.5 FM; WEST DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KHKI (97.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KVJZ (106.3 FM; ANKENY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLRX (96.1 FM; MADRID, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KDFR (91.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KJMC (89.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: MINORITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKDM (107.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K269EJ (101.7 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KCCQ (105.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDLS-FM (105.5 FM; PERRY, IA; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFGQ-FM (99.3 FM; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KWDM (88.7 FM; WEST DES MOINES, IA; Owner: W. DES MOINES COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT)

TV broadcast stations around Polk City:

  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • K41DD (Channel 41; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • K48FZ (Channel 48; AMES, IA; Owner: TV-52, INC.)
  • K56GD (Channel 56; AMES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • KRPG-LP (Channel 43; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K29EA (Channel 29; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • K46EY (Channel 46; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • KFPX (Channel 39; NEWTON, IA; Owner: PAXSON DES MOINES LICENSE, INC.)
Polk City fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Polk City fatal accident list:

Apr 22, 2011 09:25 PM, Nw Madrid Dr, Lat: 41.783972, Lon: -93.732658, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 28, 2000 10:12 PM, Sr-415, Lat: 41.790364, Lon: -93.732992, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 6, 1980 01:43 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 617ft / 188mTotal length
  • 17,230Total average daily traffic
  • 364Total average daily truck traffic
  • 17,230Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Polk City, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 11960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 51990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Polk City, IA
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED3$153,7504$167,20518$191,673
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$02$128,890
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$93,9703$176,357
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$03$185,257
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0102.03 , 0115.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$189,2601$266,140
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0102.03 , 0115.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Polk City, IA
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Polk City, IA - Value

2003 - 2016 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2016 the average number of fire incidents per year is 12. The highest number of fires - 22 took place in 2003, and the least - 2 in 2009. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Polk City, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (41.3%), and Structure Fires (39.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Polk City, IA
    • 6941.3%Outside Fires
    • 6639.5%Structure Fires
    • 1911.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 137.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Polk City, IA
Most common first names in Polk City, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1673.6 years
Robert873.7 years
Helen879.6 years
Donald776.0 years
Mary777.9 years
Anna683.5 years
James667.7 years
Charles667.5 years
Carl680.3 years
Joseph671.1 years
Most common last names in Polk City, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson874.0 years
Fees674.8 years
Miller682.0 years
Anderson581.6 years
Conkel576.7 years
Smith581.6 years
Lee482.3 years
Sutter471.8 years
Thornton472.5 years
Torsky469.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Polk City, IA
  • 79.2%Utility gas
  • 17.9%Electricity
  • 2.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.9%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Polk City, IA
  • 51.0%Electricity
  • 49.0%Utility gas


Polk City compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There are 16 pilots and 6 other airmen in this city.
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