Polk County

Name

Polk County

Legal name

Polk County, Wisconsin

Website

https://polkcountywi.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1853

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Polk County, Wisconsin is a county government serving approximately 45,000 residents across 36 municipalities in Northwest Wisconsin. It delivers mandated local public services — including law enforcement, highway maintenance, environmental conservation, zoning, property tax administration, and health and human services — through ten operational divisions and an integrated digital service portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Administration

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Administration of Conservation Programs (924120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Forestry & Public Lands Administration (State/National Forests) (BPAIAMAF)

Keywords

• County government services
• Public administration
• Environmental conservation
• Highway maintenance
• Public safety services

Headquarters

HQ city

Balsam Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: County derives operational funding from property taxes collected from residents and businesses within the 36 municipalities
2. Service Fees and Permits: Fees collected for various permits, licenses, certifications, and services including building permits, zoning permits, marriage licenses, death/birth certificates, and highway permits
3. State and Federal Grants: Funding from Wisconsin state agencies and federal government for infrastructure, conservation, and public services
4. Conservation Program Fees: Fee-based conservation services including nonmetallic mining reclamation permits, manure storage permits, and stormwater management permits

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Polk County, Wisconsin is a county government entity providing public administration and local governance services to over 45,000 residents across 36 municipalities. Core offerings include property tax administration, permits and zoning, highway and infrastructure maintenance, public safety and sheriff services, environmental and land/water resource conservation, vital records, elections, and community health and human services. The county also operates digital service portals including a property tax payment system, GIS mapping tools, and online payments for various county fees.

Product overview

Polk County WI operates a comprehensive government services portal offering residents, businesses, and visitors access to county government functions. The core platform is the official county website at polkcountywi.gov, which provides interconnected services including property tax management through a dedicated tax portal, GIS and mapping capabilities via the Data Portal and Recreation Viewer, and an online payments system for various county fees. The Land and Water Resources division offers specialized environmental services including conservation equipment rental and an annual tree/shrub sale program. Highway Department services cover road maintenance, construction updates, and weight restrictions. The county also maintains directories for farmers' markets, libraries, and provides permit/zoning services. The various products function as integrated modules within the county's digital services ecosystem, with cross-linking between property tax search, GIS mapping, recreation viewing, and resident service requests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Permits and Zoning Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 119 lbs phosphorus, 354 lbs nitrogen, 90 tons sediment prevented from reaching Long Lake annually through lined waterway project
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership for highway infrastructure projects including the WIS 46 resurfacing project ($8.49 million contract), bridge replacements, and transportation planning. County coordinates with WisDOT on state highway maintenance and improvements.
• Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership for environmental programs including aquatic invasive species management, nonmetallic mining reclamation (NR 135), groundwater monitoring, and conservation initiatives. WDNR provides grant funding for Targeted Runoff Management projects.
• UW-ExtensioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing agricultural education, soil testing resources, and community development programs through local extension offices.
• Wild Rivers ConservancyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partnership for aquatic invasive species monitoring events including Project RED training and Snapshot Day activities along the St. Croix River.
• National Park ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency partnership supporting Project RED river monitoring program and St. Croix River conservation efforts.
• St. Croix-Red Cedar Cooperative Weed Management Area (CWMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-county cooperative (Polk, Burnett, Barron, St. Croix, Washburn) for invasive species management. Operates tool trailer for community work days and training events.
• Polk County Economic Development CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated economic development organization providing business attraction, entrepreneurship support, and workforce development services for the county.
• Half Moon Lake Protection and Rehabilitation DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal lake district partnership for water quality improvement and conservation easements protecting critical land areas.
• Lake Districts (Multiple)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with various lake protection and rehabilitation districts for water quality monitoring, conservation practices, and watershed management projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Tyler Technologies: Major provider of software and technology services to county and municipal governments, including property tax, court, and public records platforms that overlap with some of Polk County's digital service ecosystem (e.g., property tax portal). Adjacent enabling vendor rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Pepin County Government: Small Wisconsin county with comparable rural population and agriculture-tourism economy along the Mississippi River. Directly comparable county government service mix and scale.
• Pierce County Government: Western Wisconsin county on the Minnesota border with similar population scale and St. Croix River watershed linkage. Comparable county government service portfolio and revenue structure.
• Dunn County Government: Wisconsin county of similar size and rural-agricultural profile in western Wisconsin. Comparable mix of conservation, highway, public safety, and community services functions.
• Chisago County Government: Border Minnesota county just west of Polk County across the St. Croix River. Comparable population size, lake-rich economy, and proximity to Twin Cities metro — direct comparable for service structure and economic drivers.
• Barron County Government: Adjacent Wisconsin county participating in the same multi-county CWMA as Polk County. Comparable rural population, agriculture-tourism-manufacturing economy, and county government service structure.
• Washburn County Government: Northwest Wisconsin county participating in the same multi-county CWMA. Similar rural population scale, lake-based economy, and county service mix including conservation and highway operations.
• Sawyer County Government: Northwest Wisconsin county with similar small population base and lake/tourism-driven economy. Comparable county service scope and rural county governance structure.
• Burnett County Government: Neighboring Wisconsin county in Northwest Wisconsin that co-operates with Polk County in the St. Croix-Red Cedar Cooperative Weed Management Area. Comparable size, rural profile, and service mix including conservation, highway, and public safety.
• St. Croix County Government: Wisconsin county bordering the Twin Cities metro with similar Northwest Wisconsin economic profile and CWMA partnership with Polk County. Larger population but directly comparable service offerings and revenue structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChpUQKH0Cb43QxgzLVGONuA
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61558018953058

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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