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Polk County, located in central Florida, is known for its diverse range of attractions and natural landscapes. Visitors can explore the iconic Bok Tower Gardens and experience the breathtaking Carillon concerts. The county is also home to the historic Frank Lloyd Wright architecture at Florida Southern College. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the beauty of the Circle B Bar Reserve and the peace and tranquility of Lake Wales Ridge State Forest. Additionally, Polk County hosts the annual Orange Blossom Festival and various citrus-themed events, celebrating its rich agricultural heritage. With its mix of culture, history, and natural beauty, Polk County offers something for everyone.

Polk County (FL) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages17
Population724,777
Area2,010 sq mi
Density360 /sq mi
Altitude50 ft
Median Household Income$50,584
Poverty rate15%
Unemployment rate4.2%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)19%
Crime rate2,876 per 100,000

Environmental risk in Polk County, FL

Overall riskRelatively High
Expected Annual LossRelatively High
Social VulnerabilityVery High
Community ResilienceRelatively Low
Avalanche RiskNot Applicable
Coastal Flooding RiskNot Applicable
Cold Wave RiskVery High
Drought RiskRelatively Moderate
Earthquake RiskRelatively Low
Hail RiskRelatively Low
Heat Wave RiskNo Rating
Hurricane RiskRelatively High
Ice Storm RiskNot Applicable
Landslide RiskRelatively Low
Lightning RiskVery High
Riverine Flooding RiskRelatively High
Strong Wind RiskVery High
Tornado RiskRelatively High
Tsunami RiskNot Applicable
Volcanic Activity RiskNot Applicable
Wildfire RiskRelatively High
Winter Weather RiskNo Rating

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Polk County administration contact details

Polk County, Florida administration contact details
Address330 W. Church St, Bartow, FL 33830
County seatBartow
Phone number(863) 534-4000
Official websitehttps://www.polk-county.net/
County clerkStacy M. Butterfield

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Find below the complete list of cities and towns in Polk County:

  • LAKELAND

    Lakeland is a City in Polk county with -100 000 inhabitants.

  • WINTER HAVEN

    Winter Haven is a City in Polk county with -40 000 inhabitants.

  • HAINES CITY

    Haines City is a City in Polk county with -30 000 inhabitants.

  • BARTOW

    Bartow is a City in Polk county with -20 000 inhabitants.

  • LAKE WALES

    Lake Wales is a City in Polk county with -15 000 inhabitants.

  • AUBURNDALE

    Auburndale is a City in Polk county with -15 000 inhabitants.

  • FORT MEADE

    Fort Meade is a City in Polk county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • LAKE ALFRED

    Lake Alfred is a City in Polk county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • MULBERRY

    Mulberry is a City in Polk county with -4 000 inhabitants.

  • DUNDEE

    Dundee is a Town in Polk county with -4 000 inhabitants.

  • FROSTPROOF

    Frostproof is a City in Polk county with -3 000 inhabitants.

  • DAVENPORT

    Davenport is a City in Polk county with -3 000 inhabitants.

  • EAGLE LAKE

    Eagle Lake is a City in Polk county with -2 500 inhabitants.

  • POLK CITY

    Polk City is a City in Polk county with -2 000 inhabitants.

  • LAKE HAMILTON

    Lake Hamilton is a Town in Polk county with -1 500 inhabitants.

  • HILLCREST HEIGHTS

    Hillcrest Heights is a Town in Polk county with -500 inhabitants.

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