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Polk, OH
Village in Ashland County, Ohio.
Population
380
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
375
ZIP codes
0
Polk and its ZIP codes
Polk at a glance
- Polk is 30% denser than Ohio as a whole.
Local data for Polk, OH
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ashland County. PPP loans are for Polk.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,369
18,625 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,234
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$352M
FY 2026, $6,707 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Polk, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
470
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
81
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Polk, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Polk
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon LakeCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.6 |
| NankinCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.5 |
| SullivanCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 4.1 |
| West SalemVillage | 5.9 mi | 1.1 |
| AshlandCity | 7.4 mi | 11.4 |
| Bailey LakesVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| SavannahVillage | 8 mi | 0.6 |
| CongressVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| New PittsburgCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.4 |
| JeromesvilleVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| SpencerVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| BurbankVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| HayesvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| LodiVillage | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| RochesterVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| New LondonVillage | 13 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Polk, OH in?
- Polk is in Ashland County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Polk, OH?
- About 380 people live in Polk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Polk?
- Nearby places include Cinnamon Lake (3 mi), Nankin (4.3 mi), Sullivan (5.3 mi), West Salem (5.9 mi), Ashland (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023