Polk County , Missouri
Population: 32,109 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $56,686 Home $189,600 Rent $792/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 32,109 residents, Polk County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Missouri and neighboring counties alike.
$56,686
Median Income
household
$189,600
Home Value
median
$792/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $56,686 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,199 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% |
| Median Home Value | $189,600 |
| Median Gross Rent | $792/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 71.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 32,109 |
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 21.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.7%
Obesity
11.2%
Diabetes
18.9%
Smoking
34.2%
High Blood Pressure
32.1%
No Physical Activity
26.1%
Depression
38.9%
Insufficient Sleep
76.3%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 54.5 · 54th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
73.47
🌀 Hurricane
24.07
🔥 Wildfire
72.20
❄️ Winter Storm
71.20
🌍 Earthquake
63.61
☀️ Drought
65.59
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