Polk County, NE Eviction Risk
6 cities · 3,595 residents · Avg 2.4/10 (Very Low) · Updated2.4Avg score
2.8Highest city
2.0Lowest city
21.1%Rent burden
$742Median rent
R+61.02020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Polk County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polk, NE | 351 | — | 27.5% | 2.8 |
| 2 | Stromsburg, NE | 1,074 | $846 | 28.6% | 2.5 |
| 3 | Gresham, NE | 249 | $725 | 15.9% | 2.5 |
| 4 | Osceola, NE | 896 | $489 | 20.6% | 2.4 |
| 5 | Shelby, NE | 684 | — | 22.5% | 2.2 |
| 6 | Silver Creek, NE | 341 | $908 | 11.3% | 2.0 |
About Polk County
Polk County spans 6 cities serving approximately 3,595 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.4/10. The county voted Republican by 61.0 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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