The Town FilesPolk County, Texas
52,800 people. The median home is worth $184,800 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $62,259.
Towns in Polk County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Livingston | 8,156 | $153,600 | $61,943 | 38.7 |
| Livingston | 5,640 | $200,100 | $48,841 | 35.9 |
| Onalaska | 3,020 | $165,800 | $51,912 | 43.8 |
| Corrigan | 1,477 | $122,900 | $37,700 | 34.6 |
| Indian Springs | 892 | $95,900 | $49,896 | 56.6 |
| Cedar Point | 851 | $250,400 | — | 66.9 |
| Pleasant Hill | 610 | $79,900 | $53,237 | 38.9 |
People and housing
| Polk County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $184,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $987 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $62,259 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 44.0 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.5% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
12,820 jobs in 2024, average pay $50,852 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 294 storm events in Polk County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Polk County has been included in 30 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).