Polk County , Wisconsin

Population: 45,327 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $76,208 Home $241,200 Rent $958/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 45,327 residents, Polk County tracks with a mixed cost-and-earnings profile — useful as a comparison anchor for Wisconsin and neighboring counties alike.

$76,208
Median Income
household
$241,200
Home Value
median
$958/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $76,208
Per Capita Income $39,402
Poverty Rate 8.3%
Median Home Value $241,200
Median Gross Rent $958/mo
Owner Occupied 81.1%
Renter Occupied 18.9%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 45,327
Median Age 46.5 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 23.7%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

35.2%
Obesity
12.4%
Diabetes
14.5%
Smoking
36.1%
High Blood Pressure
27.0%
No Physical Activity
24.4%
Depression
30.5%
Insufficient Sleep
73.8%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 63.3  ·  63th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
76.49
🔥 Wildfire
41.67
❄️ Winter Storm
56.17
🌍 Earthquake
5.50
☀️ Drought
27.29

Thinking of moving to Polk County?

Use our salary calculator to see what income you'd need to maintain your lifestyle.

Open Cost of Living Calculator →