Polk County, Hamilton

Polk County
County
Polk County Courthouse
Location within the state of Hamilton
Hamilton's location within Ibica
Country	Ibica
State	Hamilton
Founded	1794
County seat	Brooklyn
Largest city	Brooklyn
Area
• Total	574 sq mi (1,490 km2)
Population  ({{{2}}})
• Total	92,042
• Density	160/sq mi (62/km2)

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Polk County is a county in the Ibican state of Hamilton. As of the 2020 census, the population was 92,042, making it the fourth-most populous county in Hamilton. The county seat is Brooklyn, which is also the largest city.

Polk County is part of the Greater Vermont Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the Ibican Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 574 square miles (1,490 km²).

Adjacent counties

• Sheridan County (north)
• Thomas County (east)
• Seward County (southeast)
• Willow County (southwest)
• Platte County (west)

Transportation

Major highways

• Interstate 70
• Ibican Route 27
• Ibican Route 88

Airports

Polk County is home to the Brooklyn Municipal Airport, on the west side of Brooklyn. The nearest large airport is the Vermont International Airport.

Law enforcement

Polk County Sheriff's Office
File:Polk HA Sheriff Badge.png
Abbreviation	PCSO
Jurisdictional structure
General nature	Local civilian police
Operational structure
Headquarters	Polk County Justice Center Brooklyn, Hamilton
Deputy Sheriffs	46
Civilians	22
Sheriff responsible	Garrett Dukes
Facilities
Patrol Vehicles	Acceline Motors Hydrover, Emolence

Primary law enforcement for the county rests with the Polk County Sheriff's Office. The department provides law enforcement services for the unincorporated areas of Polk County, as well as providing for courthouse security, operating the county jail, and performing civil procedures.

Other law enforcement agencies in the county include:

• Brooklyn Police Department
• Tilford Police Department

Communities

• Brooklyn
• Tilford

Education

The county is covered by two districts

• Brooklyn Public Schools
• Tilford Public Schools