In Polk, Nebraska, the median home price is $219,323, compared with the Nebraska median of $277,327; median household income is $69,768; the population is 5,225; schools rate 7.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 23.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 20.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Polk at a glance
Population
5,225
Median Household Income
$69,768
Typical Home Value
$219,323
School District Rating
7.5
Violent Crime Rate
23.1
Avg Commute Time
20.8
About Polk
Polk has a population of 5,225. The median home value is $219,323, 21% below the Nebraska median. Median household income is $69,768 (9% below the Nebraska median). The most populated towns are South Canada, South Osceola, and North Osceola.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Polk
6 towns, by population.
County rankings in Nebraska
Every county in Nebraska, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Nebraska
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Nebraska by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Nebraska
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Nebraska
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Nebraska
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Nebraska
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Nebraska
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Nebraska
- 10Best school ratingsNebraska School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Nebraska
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Nebraska
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Nebraska
Polk at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Polk?
- Polk has a population of 5,225 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Polk?
- The median home value in Polk is $219,323. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Polk?
- Median household income in Polk is $69,768 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Polk in?
- Polk is in Nebraska.
- How many towns are in Polk?
- Polk contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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