Polk county, WI
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Polk County, Wisconsin[edit | edit source]
- Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 44,205. Its county seat is Balsam Lake. The county was created in 1853.
Geography[edit | edit source]
- Polk County covers an area of 956 square miles, of which 917 square miles is land and 39 square miles is water. It is bordered by Burnett County to the north, Barron County to the east, St. Croix County to the south, and the state of Minnesota to the west.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
- As of the 2010 census, there were 44,205 people, 17,676 households, and 12,066 families residing in the county. The population density was 48 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 97.2% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. 1.3% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Healthcare in Polk County, Wisconsin[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Polk County is primarily provided by two main facilities: the Amery Hospital & Clinic and the St. Croix Regional Medical Center.
Amery Hospital & Clinic[edit | edit source]
- Amery Hospital & Clinic is a critical access hospital located in Amery, Wisconsin. It provides a comprehensive range of healthcare services including emergency care, surgical services, women's health, and primary care. The hospital is affiliated with the HealthPartners health system.
St. Croix Regional Medical Center[edit | edit source]
- St. Croix Regional Medical Center is a critical access hospital located in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. It offers a wide range of healthcare services including emergency care, orthopedics, cardiology, and primary care. The medical center is affiliated with the Essentia Health system.
See Also[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
- Polk County official website
- Amery Hospital & Clinic official website
- St. Croix Regional Medical Center official website
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