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Ashland County

Population in July 2008: 350. Population change since 2000: -2.0%
 

Males: 163  (46.8%)
Females: 187  (53.2%)

Median resident age:  33.6 years
Ohio median age:  36.2 years

Zip codes: 44866.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $50,143 (it was $41,875 in 2000)
Polk:  $50,143
Ohio:  $46,597

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $19,985
Polk:  $19,985
Ohio:  $24,581

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $110,019 (it was $77,700 in 2000)
Polk:  $110,019
Ohio:  $137,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $108,101; Detached houses: $108,147; Mobile homes: $48,125
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Races in Polk:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.6%)
  • American Indian (1.1%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Polk: 78.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (31.7%), United States (19.3%), Irish (15.4%), English (10.1%), Dutch (2.5%), Italian (2.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1270 feet

Land area: 1.01 square miles.

Population density: 347 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Polk

  • High school or higher: 77.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Polk village

  • Never married: 29.2%
  • Now married: 58.0%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 7.9%
  • Divorced: 4.3%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.0%
Ohio:  3.0%


According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Polk, Ohio in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Polk to the number of sex offenders is 117 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Polk:  0.9% ($667)
Ohio:  1.3% ($1,271)
Polk satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Elyria, OH (30.2 miles , pop. 55,953).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Akron, OH (37.6 miles , pop. 217,074).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (290.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: West Salem, OH (2.4 miles ), Bailey Lakes, OH (2.7 miles ), Ashland, OH (2.7 miles ), Savannah, OH (2.8 miles ), Congress, OH (2.9 miles) , Jeromesville, OH (3.1 miles ), Spencer, OH (3.4 miles ), Burbank, OH (3.5 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $65,700
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $72,000
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 40.95 N, Longitude: 82.22 W

Area code: 419

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Population change in the 1990s: +10 (+2.9%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (14%)
  • Metal and metal products (11%)
  • Machinery (11%)
  • Truck transportation (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (17%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (13%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8%)
  • Carpenters (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (13%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (5%)



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Average climate in Polk, Ohio

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Polk-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Ohio state average. It is 73% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/11/1965, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.7 miles away from the Polk village center killed 18 people and injured 200 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1973, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.9 miles away from the village center killed 6 people and injured 100 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Polk-area historical earthquake activity is near Ohio state average. It is 87% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 71.3 miles away from Polk center
On 3/12/2007 at 23:18:16, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 49.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/20/2006 at 20:11:18, a magnitude 3.8 (3.5 MW, 3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 80.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/30/2003 at 19:21:17, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 79.3 miles away from Polk center
On 10/16/1993 at 06:30:05, a magnitude 3.6 (3.4 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 81.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/26/1991 at 03:21:22, a magnitude 3.4 (3.2 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 57.0 miles away from Polk center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Polk:
  • SAMARITAN REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM (about 8 miles; ASHLAND, OH)
  • LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; LODI, OH)
  • RICHLAND HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; MANSFIELD, OH)

Political contributions by individuals in Polk, OH

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Polk:
  • ASHLAND UNIVERSITY (about 8 miles; ASHLAND, OH; Full-time enrollment: 4,404)
  • OBERLIN COLLEGE (about 24 miles; OBERLIN, OH; FT enrollment: 2,899)
  • LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 31 miles; ELYRIA, OH; FT enrollment: 4,008)
  • UNIVERSITY OF AKRON MAIN CAMPUS (about 39 miles; AKRON, OH; FT enrollment: 16,801)
  • STARK STATE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 43 miles; CANTON, OH; FT enrollment: 2,324)
  • KENT STATE UNIVERSITY-STARK CAMPUS (about 43 miles; NORTH CANTON, OH; FT enrollment: 2,053)
  • BALDWIN-WALLACE COLLEGE (about 45 miles; BEREA, OH; FT enrollment: 3,849)

User submitted facts and corrections:
  • There is no longer a school in Polk. It was torn down in 2004. The grade school is now located on the campus of Mapleton High School

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Average household size:
This village:  2.9 people
Ohio:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  83.1%
Whole state:  67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  6.5%
Whole state:  5.2%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  5.0%
Whole state:  10.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  1.9%
Whole state:  4.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Polk, OH



Polk compared to Ohio state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment



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2004 Presidential Election results in Ashland County Ohio:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (92%)
  • Electricity (6%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)


Religion statistics for Polk

Adherents


NameUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchGreek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Non-Charismatic Churches Independent
Adherents21.2%21.1%8.6%7.8%4.6%
Congregations19.8%11.6%3.5%1.2%1.2%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Christian Churches and Churches of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USA The (Ashland, Ohio) Brethren ChurchOther religions
Adherents3.8%3.8%3.5%3.3%22.3%
Congregations5.8%5.8%2.3%3.5%45.3%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$450
Totals for Government 0$0 1$450



5.72% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,207 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.72%
Ohio average:  5.31%

0.07% of residents moved from foreign countries ($96 average AGI)
Ashland County:  0.07%
Ohio average:  0.10%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Richland County, OH  1.08% ($31,502 average AGI)
from Wayne County, OH  0.53% ($30,981)
from Lorain County, OH  0.52% ($35,113)


5.51% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,828 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.51%
Ohio average:  5.79%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Richland County, OH  1.07% ($29,005 average AGI)
to Wayne County, OH  0.56% ($30,947)
to Franklin County, OH  0.32% ($21,864)


Strongest AM radio stations in Polk:
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHK (1220 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHLO (640 AM; 5 kW; AKRON, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNCO (1340 AM; 1 kW; ASHLAND, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WFDF (910 AM; 50 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WWMK (1260 AM; 10 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDFN (1130 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WJTB (1040 AM; daytime; 5 kW; NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH; Owner: TAYLOR BROADCASTING CO)
  • WHBC (1480 AM; 15 kW; CANTON, OH; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Polk:
  • WNCO-FM (101.3 FM; ASHLAND, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRDL (88.9 FM; ASHLAND, OH; Owner: ASHLAND UNIVERSITY)
  • WNWV (107.3 FM; ELYRIA, OH; Owner: ELYRIA-LORAIN BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WKSU-FM (89.7 FM; KENT, OH; Owner: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WQMX (94.9 FM; MEDINA, OH; Owner: RUBBER CITY RADIO GROUP, INC)
  • WZIP (88.1 FM; AKRON, OH; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON)
  • WMJI (105.7 FM; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WONE-FM (97.5 FM; AKRON, OH; Owner: RUBBER CITY RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WQAL (104.1 FM; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WNCX (98.5 FM; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OF CLEVELAND INC.)
  • WMVX (106.5 FM; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVNO-FM (106.1 FM; MANSFIELD, OH; Owner: JOHNNY APPLESEED BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WOSV (91.7 FM; MANSFIELD, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WDOK (102.1 FM; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WYHT (105.3 FM; MANSFIELD, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQKT (104.5 FM; WOOSTER, OH; Owner: WWST CORP., L.L.C.)
  • WKRW (89.3 FM; WOOSTER, OH; Owner: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WWBK (98.3 FM; FREDERICKTOWN, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLRD (96.9 FM; WILLARD, OH; Owner: CHRISTIAN FAITH BROADCAST, INC.)
  • WCWS-FM (90.9 FM; WOOSTER, OH; Owner: THE COLLEGE OF WOOSTER)

TV broadcast stations around Polk:
  • WMFD-TV (Channel 68; MANSFIELD, OH; Owner: MID-STATE TELEVISION,INC.)
  • W33BW (Channel 33; ASHLAND, OH; Owner: CHRISTIAN FAITH BROADCAST, INC.)
  • WEAO (Channel 49; AKRON, OH; Owner: NORTHEASTERN EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION OF OHIO, INC.)
  • WVPX (Channel 23; AKRON, OH; Owner: PAXSON AKRON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WKYC-TV (Channel 3; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: WKYC-TV, INC.)
  • WEWS-TV (Channel 5; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOIO (Channel 19; SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH; Owner: RAYCOM NATIONAL, INC.)
  • WBNX-TV (Channel 55; AKRON, OH; Owner: WINSTON BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WQHS-TV (Channel 61; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: UNIVISION CLEVELAND LLC)
  • W35AX (Channel 35; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: MEDIA-COM TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WUAB (Channel 43; LORAIN, OH; Owner: RAYCOM NATIONAL, INC.)
  • WVIZ (Channel 25; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: IDEASTREAM)
  • WOHZ-LP (Channel 57; MANSFIELD, OH; Owner: MID-STATE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WJW (Channel 8; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: WJW LICENSE, INC.)
  • W32AR (Channel 32; LEXINGTON, OH; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 4
  • James E McDonald, 1250 Perry Township Road 353, Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 60.7 m
    Registrant: Alltel Communications, Inc., One Allied Drive, B2f02-A, Little Rock, AR 72202-2177, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Email:
  • Daniel J Turnpaugh, 423 County Road 700, Type: Tower, Structure height: 49.7 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, , Licensee ID: L01237409
    Registrant: Dukenet Communication Services LLC, 139 E. 4th Street Ea501, Cincinnati, OH 45202, Phone: (513) 419-5046, Email:
  • David A Kirk, 420 Twp Rd 1275, Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, , Licensee ID: L01050823
    Registrant: Stc Two LLC, 6391 Sprint Parkway, Overland Park, KS 66251, Phone: (877) 265-6872, Email:
  • 411 Cr 700, Type: Tower, Structure height: 97.5 m, Overall height: 97.5 m
    Registrant: Vasu, Alan L Dba , Avon, OH 44011-0236, Phone: (440) 934-5268

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Jackson Twp Bldg .6 Mi N Of Sr42 799 Cr 175 At Jct Cr 8oo, Call Sign: KNDW264, Licensee ID: L00067230
    Assigned Frequencies : 45.8400 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/13/2002, Expiration Date: 09/29/2012, Cancelation Date: 01/04/2006
    Registrant: Jackson, Township Of, Polk, OH 44866, Phone: (419) 945-2464

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Polk)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 21
  • Hazardous Condition: 2
  • Good Intent Call: 6

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