Polk County, Iowa, USA
County or equivalent
Location overview
Polk County is located in central Iowa and is the state’s most populous county, with Des Moines serving as the county seat and state capital. The county anchors the Des Moines-West Des Moines metropolitan area and is Iowa’s primary center for government, finance, healthcare, manufacturing and logistics. Major transportation corridors, including Interstates 35 and 80, pass through Polk County, making it a key commercial and distribution hub for the state.