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Sunday, November 15, 2026
Polk County
Population
790,6942024
Higher than communities in Florida
Household income
$65,9782024
Similar to communities in Florida
Home value
$266,5002024
Similar to communities in Florida
Unemployment
5.6%2026
Similar to communities in Florida
Violent crime
2452023
Similar to communities in Florida
Work from home
12.4%2024
Similar to communities in Florida
Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.
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What stands out in Polk County
Data from Polco GPALStandouts compare Polk County with communities in Florida or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.
In 2023, Polk County was less favorable than communities of similar population size on violent crimes cleared.
0th percentile · 2023 · FBI, via Polco GPAL
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