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Polk County, FL (shown in white) has 1,798.14 mi² of land area and 212.27 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 42.6' to a high of 288.7', with a weighted average of 117.2' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around 49.6°F to average highs around 93.1°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 74.1°F. Average annual precipation is 52.9". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 9B using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).
The estimated population of Polk County is 834,102 with 312,172 households. These households are spread across 40 unique municipalties (not all shown).
