Polk County, WI Eviction Risk
11 cities · 15,271 residents · Avg 2.8/10 (Low)2.8Avg score
3.0Highest city
2.6Lowest city
26.1%Rent burden
$911Median rent
R+27.52020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Polk County
Amery2,959 pop
3.0
Osceola2,849 pop
2.8
St. Croix Falls2,423 pop
2.7
Frederic1,140 pop
2.7
Luck1,124 pop
3.0
Dresser1,028 pop
2.9
Clear Lake957 pop
2.6
Milltown861 pop
2.9
Centuria806 pop
2.7
Balsam Lake754 pop
2.9
Clayton370 pop
2.7
About Polk County
Polk County spans 11 cities serving approximately 15,271 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.8/10. The county voted Republican by 27.5 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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