State rank#9 of 67
Smallest county790,694 residentsMiami-Dade County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 12105
Polk County, Florida
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population790,694
Household income$65,978
Unemployment4.2%
Life expectancy76.1 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Polk County has 790,694 residents and ranks #9 by population among Florida county equivalents. Median household income is $65,978. The annual-average unemployment rate is 4.2%. Its clearest relative strength is life expectancy. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Florida
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Polk County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Polk County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is life expectancy.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $266,500 median home value and $1,363/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $65,978, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Polk County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing life expectancy, median home value, and median household income. College attainment is 23.5% and life expectancy is 76.1 years.
Potential advantages
- Life expectancy: 76.1 years, rank #30 of 67 available Florida counties.
- Median home value: $266,500, rank #32 of 67 available Florida counties.
- Median household income: $65,978, rank #37 of 67 available Florida counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Unemployment rate: 4.2%, rank #53 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
- Poor or fair health: 21.7%, rank #47 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
- Uninsured: 14.7%, rank #41 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Florida
Rank and range use only counties in Florida with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$65,978
$65,978; below the state county median of $67,500.
State rank #37 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$266,500
$266,500; below the state county median of $276,000.
State rank #32 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,363/mo
$1,363/mo; above the state county median of $1,302/mo.
State rank #38 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
4.2%
4.2%; above the state county median of 3.7%.
State rank #53 of 67 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
23.5%
23.5%; below the state county median of 27%.
State rank #37 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
76.1 years
76.1 years; above the state county median of 75.3 years.
State rank #30 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
21.7%
21.7%; above the state county median of 19%.
State rank #47 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
14.7%
14.7%; above the state county median of 14%.
State rank #41 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 2,172 residents
1 per 2,172 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,955 residents.
State rank #36 of 65 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 813 residents
1 per 813 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 766 residents.
State rank #39 of 67 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Polk County FAQ
Is Polk County a good place to live?
Polk County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing life expectancy, median home value, and median household income. College attainment is 23.5% and life expectancy is 76.1 years.
What should I know before moving to Polk County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $266,500 median home value and $1,363/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $65,978, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Polk County?
Polk County has 790,694 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Polk County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 12105; the parent state FIPS is 12.
What is the median household income in Polk County?
The ACS median household income is $65,978.
How much does housing cost in Polk County?
Housing benchmarks are $266,500 median home value and $1,363/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $65,978, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Polk County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 4.2%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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