List of towns and cities in Polk County, Iowa

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Polk County, Iowa, located in the central part of the state, is known for its vibrant city of Des Moines, which serves as the county seat. The county offers an array of attractions, including the Iowa State Capitol, the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and the renowned Des Moines Art Center. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the scenery at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Gray's Lake Park. The county is also home to the Iowa State Fair, an annual event featuring agriculture exhibits, food vendors, and entertainment, drawing visitors from across the state. With its blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, Polk County provides a diverse and appealing destination for residents and visitors alike.

Polk County (IA) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages21
Population490,000
Area593 sq mi
Density827 /sq mi
Altitude860 ft
GDP$40 billion
Median Household Income$70,000
Poverty rate10%
Unemployment rate3%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)38%
Crime rate4,500 per 100,000

Environmental risk in Polk County, IA

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

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Polk County administration contact details

Address111 Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
County seatDes Moines
Phone number(515) 286-3000
Official websitehttps://www.polkcountyiowa.gov
County auditorJamie Fitzgerald
County fiscal officerMary Maloney
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  • DES MOINES

    Des Moines is a City in Polk county with -200 000 inhabitants.

  • WEST DES MOINES

    West Des Moines is a City in Polk county with -50 000 inhabitants.

  • URBANDALE

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

  • ANKENY

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

  • CLIVE

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

  • ALTOONA

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

  • JOHNSTON

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

  • GRIMES

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

  • PLEASANT HILL

    Pleasant Hill is a City in Polk county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • WINDSOR HEIGHTS

    Windsor Heights is a City in Polk county with -5 000 inhabitants.

  • CARLISLE

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

  • POLK CITY

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

  • BONDURANT

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

  • MITCHELLVILLE

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

  • ALLEMAN

    Alleman is a City in Polk county with -500 inhabitants.

  • ELKHART

    Elkhart is a City in Polk county with -500 inhabitants.

  • RUNNELLS

    Runnells is a City in Polk county with -500 inhabitants.

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