Polk, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2022: 628 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -39.1%
Males: 308  (49.2%)
Females: 320  (50.8%)
Median resident age:

53.5 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip codes: 16342.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,512 (it was $33,929 in 2000)
Polk:

$57,512
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,144 (it was $12,963 in 2000)

Polk borough income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $92,035 (it was $42,700 in 2000)
Polk:

$92,035
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $95,928; detached houses: $97,062; mobile homes: $81,831

Median gross rent in 2022: $639.

March 2022 cost of living index in Polk: 89.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 37.9%
(38.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 18.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Polk, PA (2022)
    • 71289.8%White alone
    • 394.9%Two or more races
    • 232.9%Hispanic
    • 151.9%Black alone

Races in Polk detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Polk, Pennsylvania as of May 09, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Polk is 191 to 1.


Crime rates in Polk by year

Type

2010

2011

2012

2014

2015

2016

2018

2020

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(122.5)
0
(0.0)
4
(491.4)
1
(124.4)
1
(125.8)
0
(0.0)
1
(128.5)
1
(131.1)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
1
(122.5)
1
(122.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(125.8)
0
(0.0)
1
(128.5)
2
(262.1)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
2
(245.1)
0
(0.0)
1
(122.9)
1
(124.4)
1
(125.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(262.1)
1
(143.9)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index42.98.5103.229.939.00.034.755.05.8

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Polk, PA

Crime rate in Polk detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 2 (2 officers - 2 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.62
Pennsylvania average:

2.55
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Ancestries: American (36.0%), German (24.1%), Irish (8.4%), Scottish (5.7%), Italian (3.4%), European (3.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 08/23/1886

Elevation: 1116 feet

Land area: 1.94 square miles.

Population density: 323 people per square mile   (very low).

Polk, Pennsylvania map

7 residents are foreign born

This borough:

0.7%
Pennsylvania:

4.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,076 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,291 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Youngstown, OH (42.0 miles , pop. 82,026).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (64.4 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (268.3 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Utica borough, PA (2.2 miles ),
Franklin, PA (2.3 miles ),
Sugarcreek borough, PA (2.6 miles ),
Hannasville, PA (2.7 miles),
New Lebanon borough, PA (2.8 miles ),
Sandy Lake borough, PA (2.8 miles ),
Kennerdell, PA (2.9 miles ),
Cooperstown borough, PA (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 41.37 N, Longitude: 79.93 W

Distribution of median household income in Polk, PA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Polk, PA in 2022
Polk satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Pennsylvania:

2.9%
Most common industries in Polk, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (23.7%)
  • Social assistance (16.6%)
  • Public administration (11.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (8.3%)
  • Truck transportation (4.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (3.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Health care (16.9%)
  • Social assistance (14.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.5%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.2%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
  • Truck transportation (6.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (30.3%)
  • Social assistance (18.8%)
  • Public administration (16.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (9.1%)
  • Recyclable material merchant wholesalers (5.5%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (4.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.0%)
Most common occupations in Polk, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.8%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.9%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.0%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (3.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (17.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (16.4%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (12.1%)
  • Registered nurses (5.5%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.2%)

Average climate in Polk, Pennsylvania

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Polk, Pennsylvania environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 64.5. This is about average.

City:

64.5
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.9
U.S.:

33.3
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2015 was 0.00133. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00133
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Polk-area historical tornado activity is near Pennsylvania state average. It is 7% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1985, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 20.6 miles away from the Polk borough center killed 18 people and injured 310 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1985, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.2 miles away from the borough center killed 7 people and injured 30 people.

Earthquake activity:

Polk-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 60% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 25.6 miles away from Polk center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 65.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 261.9 miles away from the city center
On 12/31/2011 at 20:05:01, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 42.9 miles away from Polk center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 305.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/26/2001 at 03:03:20, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 59.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Venango County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Polk topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Polk:

  • POLK CENTER (P O BOX 94)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Polk:

  • SUGAR CREEK STATION SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITA (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; FRANKLIN, PA)
  • UPMC NORTHWEST Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; SENECA, PA)
  • UPMC NORTHWEST TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; SENECA, PA)
  • NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER, OIL CITY (Hospital, about 13 miles away; OIL CITY, PA)
  • VNA OF VENANGO COUNTY INC HOSP (Hospital, about 13 miles away; OIL CITY, PA)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-OIL CITY (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; OIL CITY, PA)
  • GRANDVIEW HEALTH CARE INC (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; OIL CITY, PA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Polk:

  • Grove City College (about 17 miles; Grove City, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,560)
  • Allegheny College (about 23 miles; Meadville, PA; FT enrollment: 2,249)
  • Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (about 23 miles; Slippery Rock, PA; FT enrollment: 8,424)
  • Clarion University of Pennsylvania (about 31 miles; Clarion, PA; FT enrollment: 5,771)
  • Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (about 36 miles; Edinboro, PA; FT enrollment: 6,746)
  • Butler County Community College (about 38 miles; Butler, PA; FT enrollment: 2,518)
  • Youngstown State University (about 42 miles; Youngstown, OH; FT enrollment: 11,575)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Polk: Polk Junction (A), Polk Fire and Rescue (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Polk Dam Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Little Sandy Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Venango County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Polk and their reported violations in the past:

SENECA HILLS BIBLE CONFERENCE (Population served: 300, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
MAIN STREET MARKET (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
LAURIES COUNTRY KITCHEN (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This borough:

2.5 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:

63.1%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:

10.2%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

305 people in residential treatment centers for adults in 2010
573 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Polk:

Marital status in Polk, PA
  • Never married: 55.8%
  • Now married: 22.3%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 4.0%
  • Divorced: 15.3%

For population 25 years and over in Polk:

  • High school or higher: 67.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.6%
  • Unemployed: 35.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

30.4
Pennsylvania average:

11.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Polk
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Polk, PA (based on Venango County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant13,17069
Catholic9,0967
Evangelical Protestant6,28559
Other3172
Black Protestant-1
None26,116-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 15
Venango County:

2.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Venango County:

0.91 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
Venango County:

3.10 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 35
Venango County:

6.39 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Venango County:

9.1%
Pennsylvania:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.1%
State:

27.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.8%
Pennsylvania:

11.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

49.0%
Pennsylvania:

50.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Polk:

46.2%
Pennsylvania:

47.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

30.4
Pennsylvania:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Polk:

23.6%
Pennsylvania:

20.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

18.7%
State:

10.9%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Polk:

6.8
Pennsylvania:

6.8

Overweight people:
Polk:

44.9%
Pennsylvania:

34.3%

General health condition:
Polk:

52.0%
Pennsylvania:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Polk:

76.4%
Pennsylvania:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Polk, PA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 2$6,992$41,9521$381
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$3,555
Financial Administration 0$0 1$33
Totals for Government 2$6,992$41,9529$3,969

Polk government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $113,000 ($179.94)
    Central Staff Services: $73,000 ($116.24)
    General - Other: $67,000 ($106.69)
    Sewerage: $53,000 ($84.39)
    Regular Highways: $16,000 ($25.48)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($4.78)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($4.78)

Polk government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $84,000 ($133.76)
    Other: $75,000 ($119.43)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $4,000 ($6.37)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $33,000 ($52.55)
  • Tax - Property: $56,000 ($89.17)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $38,000 ($60.51)
    Individual Income: $37,000 ($58.92)
    Public Utility License: $3,000 ($4.78)
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $1,000 ($1.59)

Polk government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $197,000 ($313.69)

Strongest AM radio stations in Polk:

  • WFRA (1450 AM; 1 kW; FRANKLIN, PA; Owner: FOREVER BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WOYL (1340 AM; 1 kW; OIL CITY, PA; Owner: FOREVER BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WHK (1220 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKQW (1120 AM; daytime; 1 kW; OIL CITY, PA; Owner: STEPHEN M. OLSZOWKA)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKBN (570 AM; 5 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNIO (1390 AM; 10 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: YOUNGSTOWN RADIO LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • WBZY (1280 AM; 5 kW; NEW CASTLE, PA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WKST (1200 AM; 5 kW; NEW CASTLE, PA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Polk:

  • WOXX (99.3 FM; FRANKLIN, PA; Owner: FOREVER BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WAWN (89.5 FM; FRANKLIN, PA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WUUZ (107.7 FM; COOPERSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WICT (95.1 FM; GROVE CITY, PA; Owner: YOUNGSTOWN RADIO LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • WGYI (98.5 FM; OIL CITY, PA; Owner: FOREVER BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WLLF (96.7 FM; MERCER, PA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WKQW-FM (96.3 FM; OIL CITY, PA; Owner: STEPHEN M. OLSZOWKA)
  • WGYY (100.3 FM; MEADVILLE, PA; Owner: FOREVER BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WMXY (98.9 FM; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHUZ (94.3 FM; SAEGERTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WSAJ-FM (91.1 FM; GROVE CITY, PA; Owner: GROVE CITY COLLEGE)
  • WXXO (104.5 FM; CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS, PA; Owner: FOREVER BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WVME (91.9 FM; MEADVILLE, PA; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WWIZ (103.9 FM; MERCER, PA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Polk:

  • WFXI-CA (Channel 17; MERCER, PA; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF YOUNGSTOWN LICENSE LLC)
  • WKBN-TV (Channel 27; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF YOUNGSTOWN LICENSE LLC)
  • WFMJ-TV (Channel 21; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner: WFMJ TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W52BO (Channel 52; MEADVILLE, PA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Polk fatal accident list:

May 9, 2011 02:43 PM, Us-62, Lat: 41.362711, Lon: -79.933992, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Mar 26, 1997 11:15 PM, 62, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 16, 1993 01:04 AM, 62, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Pedestrians: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 9, 1989 02:45 AM, 62, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 125ft / 38.2mTotal length
  • $1,548,000Total costs
  • 6,235Total average daily traffic
  • 418Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,007Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Polk, PA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 1Before 1900
  • 11910-1919
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Polk, PA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Polk)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

35 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Main St (Lat: 41.376722 Lon: -79.927833), Call Sign: KGD531,
    Assigned Frequencies: 33.8200 MHz, Grant Date: 04/18/2014, Expiration Date: 05/16/2024, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E # 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-5993, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • Rt 62 (Lat: 41.369500 Lon: -79.928944), Call Sign: KQR588, Licensee ID: L00069857,
    Assigned Frequencies: 33.8200 MHz, Grant Date: 11/01/2011, Expiration Date: 01/14/2022, Cancellation Date: 03/19/2022, Registrant: Polk Center, Box 94, Polk, PA 16342, Phone: (814) 432-0221

  • State Game Land 39 Rt 965 (Lat: 41.288389 Lon: -79.995889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 58 m, Call Sign: WPGZ826,
    Assigned Frequencies: 44.8000 MHz, 44.8400 MHz, Grant Date: 02/13/2015, Expiration Date: 04/21/2025, Certifier: Donald C Madl, Registrant: Pennsylvania Game Commission, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797, Phone: (717) 787-4023, Fax: (717) 787-2832, Email:

  • VENA01, Vena01, Off Route 965 (Lat: 41.288389 Lon: -79.995611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 77.7 m, Overall height: 83.8 m, Call Sign: WPWE315,
    Assigned Frequencies: 851.662 MHz, 851.262 MHz, Grant Date: 08/16/2022, Expiration Date: 10/28/2032, Certifier: Donald R Appleby Jr, Registrant: Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, 8001 Bretz Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17112, Phone: (717) 425-5490, Fax: (717) 772-8097, Email:

  • Vena64, Off Georgetown Road (Lat: 41.404611 Lon: -79.939556), Type: Pole, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 31.1 m, Call Sign: WQST958,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4972.50 MHz, Grant Date: 09/21/2023, Expiration Date: 11/14/2033, Certifier: Charles K Leto, Registrant: Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, 8001 Bretz Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17112, Phone: (717) 425-5490, Fax: (717) 772-8097, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • 5 Mi N (Lat: 41.288389 Lon: -79.995889), Overall height: 77.7 m, Call Sign: WPNI535,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6726.25 MHz, 6745.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/29/2023, Expiration Date: 04/03/2033, Registrant: Pa Game Commission, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797, Phone: (717) 787-4023, Fax: (717) 787-2832, Email:

  • VENA01, State Game Land 39 Rt 965 (Lat: 41.288389 Lon: -79.995611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 77.7 m, Overall height: 83.8 m, Call Sign: WPTS755,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6703.75 MHz, Grant Date: 11/30/2021, Expiration Date: 12/07/2031, Certifier: Donald R Appleby Jr, Registrant: Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, 8001 Bretz Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17112, Phone: (717) 425-5490, Fax: (717) 772-8097, Email:

  • WPA0127, Palm Hill Road, Rd#1 (Lat: 41.360333 Lon: -79.945944), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.7 m, Overall height: 94.8 m, Call Sign: WQSY378,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 12/27/2023, Expiration Date: 12/09/2033, Certifier: Brett Lindsey, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • Slatertown RL I, Slatertown Spur (Lat: 41.318833 Lon: -79.949389), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 134.1 m, Overall height: 135.3 m, Call Sign: WRDB283,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 11095.0 MHz, 11175.0 MHz, 11095.0 MHz, 11175.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/18/2019, Expiration Date: 03/18/2029, Certifier: Matthew Hinerfeld, Registrant: New Line Networks, LLC, 600 W Chicago Ave, Ste 840, Chicago, IL 60654, Phone: (312) 244-3406

  • Slatertown Rd, Slatertown Spur (Lat: 41.318833 Lon: -79.949389), Type: Pole, Structure height: 56.4 m, Call Sign: WRKV844,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 02/22/2021, Expiration Date: 02/22/2031, Certifier: Tony Kaper, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188

  • 1308344, Slatertown Spur (Lat: 41.318833 Lon: -79.949389), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 134.1 m, Overall height: 135.3 m, Call Sign: WRNP796, Licensee ID: L01937783,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6345.49 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6785.00 MHz, 6785.00 MHz, 6785.00 MHz, 6785.00 MHz, 6785.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/05/2021, Expiration Date: 08/05/2031, Certifier: Matthew Harvat, Registrant: Xwave Engineering LLC, 22 W. Washington Street, #1500, Chicago, IL 60602, Phone: (224) 678-0480, Email:

  • 1308344, Slatertown Spur (Lat: 41.318833 Lon: -79.949389), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 134.1 m, Overall height: 135.3 m, Call Sign: WRNQ240, Licensee ID: L01664260,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, Grant Date: 08/06/2021, Expiration Date: 08/06/2031, Certifier: Daniel Walz, Registrant: Webline Holdings LLC, 40 Richards Avenue, 3rd Floor, Norwalk, CT 06854, Phone: (203) 286-4628, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Polk)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: AERONCA K (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 71 mph), Engine: AERONCA E113 SERIES (45 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 22156, N22156, N-22156, Serial Number: K-355, Year manufactured: 1939
    Registrant (Individual): C W Bopp, Rfd 1, Polk, PA 16342
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 05/18/2018
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3L-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-145B SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 32589, N32589, N-32589, Serial Number: 5479, Year manufactured: 1940
    Registrant (Individual): Charles W Jr Bopp, R D 2, Polk, PA 16342
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 04/10/2018
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5745D, N5745D, N-5745D, Serial Number: 22-4445, Year manufactured: 1956, Airworthiness Date: 09/18/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 10/11/1995
    Registrant (Individual): Joel W Pederson, Rr 1 Box 395, Polk, PA 16342
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/05/2018

Most common first names in Polk, PA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John3459.9 years
Robert3266.9 years
William3065.0 years
James3066.2 years
Mary2669.8 years
George2172.9 years
Richard2053.7 years
Charles2066.6 years
Margaret1768.8 years
Joseph1668.8 years
Most common last names in Polk, PA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller1262.0 years
Snyder1161.8 years
Adams1069.2 years
Smith957.4 years
Hovis875.7 years
Sechler779.5 years
Jones768.2 years
Williams772.9 years
Eakin681.2 years
Anderson663.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Polk, PA
  • 84.0%Utility gas
  • 9.9%Electricity
  • 4.4%Wood
  • 1.7%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Polk, PA
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Polk compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 4 other airmen in this city.
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