The Polk, OH employment information can be a key indicator when searching for a new job. A good indicator of the strength of the job market is the income per capita and the median household income. The income per capita in Polk is $22,594, which is 19% lower than than the Ohio average and 24% lower than than the national average. The median household income is $49,500, which is 2% lower than than the Ohio average and 11% lower than than the national average. The unemployment rate in Polk is 5%, which is 11% higher than than the national average. The poverty rate in Polk is 8% which is 45% lower than than the national average.