Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Reising Sun Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (3) F
Polk City Pub
Bar
The Creamery
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Fareway
Grocery Store
Parks (20) A+
All Seasons Park
Park
Miller Park
Park
Doc Simmer Memorial Park
Park
Leonard Park
Park
Morse Family Park
Park
Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area
Park
Oak Grove Recreation Area
Park
Cherry Glen Recreation Area
Park
Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
Park
Cherry Glen Greenway
Park
Cherry Glen Greenway
Park
Cherry Glen Greenway
Park
Cherry Glen Greenway
Park
Cherry Glen Greenway
Park
Watercrest Park
Park
Cherry Glen Greenway
Park
Big Creek State Park
Park
Rock Creek Greenbelt
Park
Shops (2) F
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Kidman Tree Farm
Gift Shop
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Polk City.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Polk City is 110/100 - which is 23% higher than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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crime A+

Polk City crime rates are 355 per 100k, which is 78% lower than Iowa
Property Crime
287 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
68 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Polk City is $127,226 - which is 133% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$127,226 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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health A-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Polk City Police Station
Police
Polk City Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Polk City home prices are $302,100 - which is 127% higher than Iowa
Home Price
$302,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
24% A+
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools A+

The Polk City graduation rate is 95% - which is 8% higher than Iowa
School Test Scores
85% A+
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (1) F
North Polk West Elementary School
St Luke The Evangelist Catholic School
High Schools (0) F
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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 110/100 - which is 23% higher than Iowa.
      Polk City
      110

      10% more expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% 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 355, which are 78% lower than Iowa
      Total Crime
      355 per 100k people

      85% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 282

      85% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      216%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Polk City? The median income in Polk City is $127,226 which is 133% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $127,226130% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $44,65950% 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 $302,100 - which is 127% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $302,10064% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,07613% 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

      N/A User Ratings

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      0 total surveys

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