Livability Score

80
/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+
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
All Seasons Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Miller Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Doc Simmer Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Leonard Park
Park
Morse Family Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
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 100/100 - which is 12% 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 112 per 100k, which is 94% lower than Iowa
Property Crime
93 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
19 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Polk City is $90,216 - which is 65% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$90,216 A+
Unemployment Rate
0.6% A+
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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 $228,700 - which is 72% higher than Iowa
Home Price
$228,700 A
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A+
Home Affordability
2.5x (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

Unknown Name
Unknown Name
Unknown Name
All Seasons Park
Unknown Name
Miller Park
Unknown Name
Unknown Name

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
94%

17% 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 100/100 - which is 12% higher than Iowa.
Polk City
100

same as 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 112, which are 94% lower than Iowa
Total Crime
112 per 100k people

95% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim
1 in 892

95% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime
-78%

Year over year crime is down

A+ Employment

What is the median income in Polk City? The median income in Polk City is $90,216 which is 65% higher than Iowa.
Median household income
$90,21663% higher than the US average
Income per capita
$33,86314% higher than the US average
Unemployment rate
1%

86% 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 $228,700 - which is 72% higher than Iowa
Median home value
$228,70024% higher than the US average
Median rent price
$1,0399% higher than the US average
Home Ownership
81%

28% 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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