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Polk City Government Center
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Polk City, Florida

Polk City is a town of 2,974 people in Polk County, Florida, founded in 1925.

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Population2,974 +33.6% since 2019
CountyPolk County
Elevation171 ft 52 m
Founded1925
Land area4.5 sq mi
ZIP code33868
Nearest airportWinter Haven Municipal Airport (GIF) 9 mi

Why visit Polk City

Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails and 5 places to eat in and around town.

Highlights include Water Ski Hall of Fame and Museum and Fantasy of Flight.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 52°F.

About Polk City

Polk City is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Lakeland–Winter Haven metropolitan statistical area. Its population was 2,713 at the 2020 census.

From the Wikipedia article Polk City, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks4

Water Ski Hall of Fame and Museum

Museum · 3.4 mi

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Fantasy of Flight

Museum · 1.7 mi

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Golden Hill Storage Facility

Museum · 1.7 mi

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Lockheed L-1649A Super Constellation

Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds3

Freedom Park

Park

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Green Swamp Authority Land Protection Agreements

Hiking and trails · 1.4 mi

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Green Swamp Authority Land Protection Agreements

Hiking and trails · 1.5 mi

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Restaurants and cafes5

Ice Cream

Ice cream

213 Commonwealth Avenue North

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Polk City BBQ Company

Restaurant

221 Commonwealth Avenue North

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Domino's Pizza

Fast food · Pizza · 0.4 mi

104 Commonwealth Avenue North

Mo-Th 10:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:30-00:00

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Hungry Howie's

Fast food · Pizza · 0.4 mi

108 Commonwealth Avenue North, Polk City

Mo-Su 11:00-22:00

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Purple Pit

Fast food · American · 0.5 mi

Broadway Boulevard Southeast

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Churches and places of worship1

Mount Olive Church

Church · 1.7 mi

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History

The community has been settled since the 1800s by farmers, starting off as farmland. Polk City was incorporated as the "Town of Polk City" on April 3, 1925, and changed by ordinance to the City of Polk City in 2005. The city was named after the county itself, which was named after James Knox Polk, the 11th President of the United States.

From the History section of Polk City, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Shopping2

Gas and EV charging2

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Schools, colleges and libraries4

Healthcare1

  • First Help Urgent Care clinic and family practice

    Clinic and pharmacy

    235 Commonwealth Avenue North

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Map of Polk City

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Climate by month

60°80°100°January: 2.5 in of rainFebruary: 2.4 in of rainMarch: 3.0 in of rainApril: 2.5 in of rainMay: 2.7 in of rainJune: 7.4 in of rainJuly: 7.4 in of rainAugust: 6.5 in of rainSeptember: 5.3 in of rainOctober: 2.2 in of rainNovember: 1.4 in of rainDecember: 2.7 in of rainJanuary: 72°FFebruary: 76°FMarch: 80°FApril: 85°FMay: 90°FJune: 92°FJuly: 93°FAugust: 93°FSeptember: 91°FOctober: 86°FNovember: 80°FDecember: 74°FJanuary: 52°FFebruary: 55°FMarch: 58°FApril: 63°FMay: 69°FJune: 74°FJuly: 75°FAugust: 76°FSeptember: 74°FOctober: 68°FNovember: 60°FDecember: 55°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan72°F52°F2.5 in
Feb76°F55°F2.4 in
Mar80°F58°F3.0 in
Apr85°F63°F2.5 in
May90°F69°F2.7 in
Jun92°F74°F7.4 in
Jul93°F75°F7.4 in
Aug93°F76°F6.5 in
Sep91°F74°F5.3 in
Oct86°F68°F2.2 in
Nov80°F60°F1.4 in
Dec74°F55°F2.7 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Winter Haven Gilbert Ap (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$79,762median household income
$293,900median home value
$1,111median monthly rent
42.0median age
22.5%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
83.4%of homes are owner-occupied
32.2 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1819%18 to 3420%35 to 6440%65 and over20%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Polk County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
  • 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
  • 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
  • 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
  • 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
  • 2023-08-28: Tropical Storm Idalia (Tropical Storm)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Winter Haven Municipal Airport (GIF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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