About Polk
Polk, NE is a tiny community located in central Nebraska counting 345 people who proudly call it home.
Polk holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.49 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 704 residents per square mile.
📰 Polk News Today
- High Plains High School (Polk, NE) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 14
- The Polk County Fair: Home of Nebraska’s greatest (demolition derby) hits Flatwater Free Press · Jul 22
- York coach dies after vehicle hits ATV Monday, sheriff says KSNB · Jul 20
- York High School track coach dies in Polk County accident Central Nebraska Today · Jul 21
- Nebraska State Patrol investigating murder-suicide attempt in Polk County nebraskapublicmedia.org · Apr 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Polk Unique
- Part of the fabric of Nebraska — one of 593 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏫 Schools in Polk
- HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)345
Rank in state#238 of 528
Land area0.49 sq mi
Density704/sq mi
Coordinates41.0752, -97.7838