The Town FilesPolk County, Oregon
89,662 people. The median home is worth $454,700 (typical Oregon town: $394,200) and the median household earns $85,118.
Towns in Polk County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 16,854 | $389,100 | $71,549 | 40.9 |
| Monmouth | 11,110 | $413,200 | $69,170 | 27.1 |
| Independence | 9,828 | $378,800 | $85,375 | 30.7 |
| Grand Ronde | 2,010 | $318,500 | $52,669 | 42.6 |
| Falls City | 1,051 | $302,900 | $51,250 | 35.0 |
People and housing
| Polk County | Typical Oregon town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $454,700 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,299 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $85,118 | $76,221 |
| Median age | 37.8 | 41.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.2% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.7% | 10.8% |
Jobs and pay
21,937 jobs in 2024, average pay $52,263 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 64 storm events in Polk County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Polk County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4907: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4599: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4499: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3429: Covid-19 |
| February 17, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4258: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 2, 2012 | Flood | DR-4055: Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).