Polk County , Tennessee
Population: 17,702 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $60,227 Home $136,400 Rent $668/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 17,702 residents, Polk County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Tennessee and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Polk County at 44%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$60,227
Median Income
household
$136,400
Home Value
median
$668/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $60,227 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,714 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% |
| Median Home Value | $136,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $668/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 84.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 17,702 |
| Median Age | 46.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 14.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
43.7%
Obesity
15.1%
Diabetes
20.8%
Smoking
37.0%
High Blood Pressure
30.5%
No Physical Activity
32.1%
Depression
40.3%
Insufficient Sleep
74.8%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 31.2 · 31th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
50.67
🌀 Hurricane
46.02
🔥 Wildfire
75.64
❄️ Winter Storm
16.87
🌍 Earthquake
70.77
☀️ Drought
42.78
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