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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Polk City? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      All Seasons Park
      Miller Park
      Doc Simmer Memorial Park
      Leonard Park
      Morse Family Park
      Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area
      Oak Grove Recreation Area
      Cherry Glen Recreation Area

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Polk City Pub
      The Creamery
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Polk City? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Polk City.
      Drive to Work
      95%

      19% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Polk City? The cost of living in Polk City is 113/100 - which is 26% higher than Iowa.
      Polk City
      113

      13% more expensive than average

      Iowa
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Polk City? Polk City crime rates are 320, which are 79% lower than Iowa
      Total Crime
      320 per 100k people

      85% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 313  

      85% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -25%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Polk City? The median income in Polk City is $189,188 which is 132% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $189,188133% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $66,49148% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Polk City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Polk City home prices? Polk City home prices are $554,516 - which is 131% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $554,51670% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,61212% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      89%

      39% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Polk City have good schools? The Polk City graduation rate is 95% - which is 8% higher than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      85%

      76% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      22% lower than the US average

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