Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 277.
53% of the land in Polk Township is conserved, against 8.2% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. State Game Lands Number 54, at 7,680 acres with 2.9 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Polk Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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Census counts: 244 in 1860, a peak of 653 in 1900, 287 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper and 2 maps from 1940 on.
Explore the history →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.
Ordered by what stands out in Polk Township.
Trails run 9.6 miles in 2 parks and preserves. Polk Township’s density of trails is 0.3 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. State Game Lands Number 54 | 2.9 mi | 7,680 |
| 2. Clear Creek State Forest | 2.9 mi | 3,124 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Among residents in Polk Township, 25% live below the poverty line, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (7.6%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). The town’s median household income comes in at $59,000. Half commute less than 14 miles. The top destinations are Snyder Township (20%), Brockway (11%) and DuBois (8%).
| Polk Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 25% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $59,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
A winter brings about 53 inches of snow, with January nights at 17° and July afternoons at 80°.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Since 2004, 8 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Polk Township. FEMA expects more storm and flood damage locally than in 62% of U.S. communities. 84% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
For adults in Polk Township, the share who smoke cigarettes is 18%. 15% of adults in Polk Township report frequent physical distress; 21% say their health is fair or poor.
| Polk Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 19% | 19% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 34% | 35% |
| What stands out | Polk Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10% | 7.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.2% | 7.4% |
| More adults with arthritis | 36.6% | 30.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Polk Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Polk Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Where Polk Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Polk Township is a township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 287 at the 2020 census. It was named for President James K. Polk.
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Polk Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.