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Polk, Nebraska

village · Polk County

At a glance

351
Population
$97,200
Median home value (all homes)
68% below U.S. median
$174,575
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$55,000
Median household income
30% below U.S. median
25.5 min
Average commute
86.6%
Homes with broadband
95.48%
Locations with fiber available
2.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 80 — 20% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing50% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities15% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost8% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college18 mi
Nearest community college33 mi
Nearest technical college59 mi
High school graduates95.8%
College graduates12.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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