Polk City, Florida
Quick Statistics
Polk City is a community in Polk County, Florida, home to about 2,974 people spread across 4.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $36,534 a year, and a typical home is worth about $293,900. About 36.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 85.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 90 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Florida towns GeoStat tracks, Polk City ranks number 605 of 955 in population, number 351 in median household income, number 536 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Polk City typically top out near 93°F in July, while January nights average about 50°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Auburndale, FL | 5.3 mi. | 18,530 |
| 2. | Lake Alfred, FL | 7.5 mi. | 7,277 |
| 3. | Fussels Corner, FL | 8.7 mi. | 5,682 |
| 4. | Combee Settlement, FL | 9.5 mi. | 5,242 |
| 5. | Inwood, FL | 10.5 mi. | 7,556 |
| 6. | Crystal Lake, FL | 10.8 mi. | 5,451 |
| 7. | Winter Haven, FL | 11.0 mi. | 55,200 |
| 8. | Lakeland, FL | 11.5 mi. | 119,961 |
What is the population of Polk City, Florida?
Polk City has a population of about 2,974 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Polk City, Florida in?
Polk City is located in Polk County, Florida.
What is the median home value in Polk City, Florida?
The median home value in Polk City is about $293,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Polk City, Florida?
The median personal income in Polk City is about $36,534 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Polk City, Florida?
Since 1950, 171 tornadoes have been recorded in Polk County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Polk City, Florida?
Typical July highs run about 93 degrees and January lows about 50 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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