Polk
FL flag

Polk

County

Details

GEOID
12105
State
FL
Population
874,790 (2025 est.)
Data Source
Census tiger
Center Coordinates
27.9489, -81.6977

Geographic Boundary

Data Completeness

60% (6/10)
Geographic boundary
Center coordinates
Wikipedia link
Budget link
Agencies (9)
Services
Legislative bodies
Elected officials (5)
State abbreviation
Parent jurisdiction

Agencies (9)

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Public_safety Polk

Law enforcement agency for Polk County, Florida. One of the largest sheriff's offices in Florida, led by nationally known Sheriff Grady Judd since 2005.

Polk County Tax Collector's Office

Executive Polk

Elected constitutional officer responsible for collecting property taxes, issuing driver licenses, motor vehicle registrations, local business taxes, and other services for over 720,000 Polk County residents.

Polk County Clerk of Courts

Executive Polk

Elected constitutional officer serving as Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller for Polk County. Provides court records, recording services, and serves as county comptroller.

Polk County Supervisor of Elections

Executive Polk

Elected constitutional officer responsible for administering elections, voter registration, and maintaining election records in Polk County.

Polk County Property Appraiser's Office

Executive Polk

Elected constitutional officer responsible for property appraisals, exemption filings, and property tax assessments in Polk County.

State Attorney's Office, 10th Judicial Circuit

Judicial Polk

Represents the people of the State of Florida in all criminal prosecutions in Polk, Highlands, and Hardee Counties (10th Judicial Circuit).

Polk County Fire Rescue

Public_safety Polk

Provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, and rescue operations throughout unincorporated Polk County and contracted municipalities.

Polk County Manager's Office

Executive Polk

Head of Polk County government's administrative branch, responsible for the proper administration of all affairs of the county under the direction of the Board of County Commissioners.

Polk County Board of County Commissioners

Legislative Polk

The governing body of Polk County, established by the Florida Constitution, serving as the legislative branch of county government. Five commissioners elected from single-member districts meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month.