Buying a Home in Polk City, Iowa

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Polk City is located in Polk County

Population: 1,908 Nestled in the heart of Iowa's Lake Country, Polk City, Iowa combines the best of small town living, outdoor activities, and big city convenience.

Located just 20 minutes north of Iowa's capitol city Des Moines and 18 miles south of Ames, Polk City offers easy access to a wide range of cultural, educational, entertainment, and transportation centers. Residents and students can attend major colleges and universities such as Iowa State University, Drake University, Des Moines Area Community College, and Grandview College. Shopping malls, skywalks, airport and bus stations, movie and dinner theaters are all close enough for Polk City residents to take advantage of, but far enough away to leave the noise and congestion behind.

Many of our residents work in Des Moines but have chosen to live in Polk City because of the quality of life they can enjoy here...

affordable housing

elementary school

skilled fire and rescue personnel

police protection

churches

library

local businesses that provide

essential consumer goods and services

daycare center and preschool

low cost senior citizen housing

nursing home

town square (the only one in Polk County)

businesses actively supporting economic development and growth

Residential areas are skirted by the natural beauty of land preserved by state and federal agencies.

Bordered by Saylorville Lake and Big Creek State Park, Polk City also offers a diverse 4-season playground sure to appeal to any outdoor enthusiast. Over 4 million people visit the Polk City area each year. Imagine these recreational opportunities just minutes from your door:

5,400 acre Saylorville Lake

2 swimming beaches

full service marina with docks and

moorings for power and sail boats

modern camping and picnicking areas

fishing and hunting

snowmobiling

cross-country skiing

Big Creek State Park

boating

public beach

boat rental

fishing

picnic shelters

Jester Park

9 and 18 hole golf courses

horseback riding

camping

When you put it all together we think you'll agree that Polk City offers a quality of life for you and your family that's hard to beat. Come share it with us!

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