Polk County

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Surrounding Markets

Henderson County
Rutherford County

 

Polk County includes the following markets:

Cities, Towns and Municipalities:

Columbus, Tryon

Other Communities:

Lynn, Mill Spring, Saluda

Information About This Market

Name

Polk County

County Seat

COLUMBUS

Population

20,510 - 2010 US Census

Land Area

237.79 sq. mi.

USDA Climate/Hardiness Zone

7a (0 to 5 F)

Sheriff

Donald Hill

District Attorney

Jeff Hunt

Register of Deeds

Shelia Whitmire

Clerk of Court

Charlene Owens

County Manager

Ryan D. Whitson

Sponsored Organizations

NC Cooperative Extension - Polk County

John Vining - County Extension Director

 

Polk County Public Library

 

Polk County Emergency Management

 

Polk County Sheriff's Department

Donald Hill - Polk County Sheriff

 

Polk County Schools

William J. Miller - Superintendent