Polk TownshipMO
A town of 715.
Is Polk Township a good place to live?
Polk Township’s average trip to work is 67 minutes, above both Missouri’s towns (22 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Among 248 Missouri towns, just 5 have a lower January low than Polk Township. Polk Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
715 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Polk Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Polk Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Polk Township.
With 0.3 jobs for every working resident, most of Polk Township’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Polk Township for work: only 1% work in town. 3.6% of Polk Township residents live below the poverty line, below both the Missouri town median (14%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). The top destinations are St.
| Polk Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.3% | 13% | 8% |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Polk Township’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by Union Star R-II. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Star Elem.Largest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 66 | C |
| Union Star HighLargest public high schoolGrades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 | 91 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Polk Township
Polk Township has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 17° and about 18 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Polk Township is
Polk Township beats the Missouri average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 30% of adults feel lonely in Polk Township.
| Polk Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 35% |
| What stands out | Polk Township | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.6% | 9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.3% | 12.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.1% | 6.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Polk Township faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Polk Township has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
1.6 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Polk Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Polk Township; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Polk Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Missouri.
99% of working residents leave Polk Township for work
Where Polk Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Polk Township
Township in Missouri, U.S.
Polk Township is a township in DeKalb County, Missouri, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 737. Polk Township was established in 1845, taking its name from President James K. Polk.
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Questions about Polk Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Polk Township, MO a good place to live?
Polk Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.