Polk County, Iowa
Home price trend in Polk County
Top Cities and towns in Polk County
Altoona
Population: 14,541
Home price:$269,958
Ankeny
Population: 45,582
Home price:$289,752
West Des Moines
Population: 56,609
Home price:$262,222
Windsor Heights
Population: 4,860
Home price:$233,618
Alleman
Population: 432
Home price:$316,103
Urbandale
Population: 39,463
Home price:$291,098
Pleasant Hill
Population: 8,785
Home price:$258,724
Johnston
Population: 17,278
Home price:$333,409
Runnells
Population: 507
Home price:$348,263
Elkhart
Population: 683
Home price:$274,972
Polk City
Population: 3,418
Home price:$358,286
Mitchellville
Population: 2,254
Home price:$212,707
Bondurant
Population: 3,860
Home price:$295,017
Rent Price trend in Polk County
Demographics & Amenities in Polk County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
35.5 Years
Average Family Size
2.99
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Polk County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively HighEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively High
Terrain & Weather in Polk County
Average Summer temperature
92°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
25.79 inches
Average Winter temperature
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Polk County
Per Capita Personal Income
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
63.6%
Total Employer Establishments
82,440
Poverty (%)
11.1%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.6%
Vacant Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Polk County
Cannabis
Illegal
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inPolk County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Polk County
Robbery
0.1/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
2.02/ per 1000
Burglary
5.41/ per 1000
Arson
0.2/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
2.81/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000