At a Glance
Median Income
$83,750
$34,501 per capita
Home Value
$178,500
Zillow: $186,703
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
22.4% smoking rate
How Poca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Poca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Poca a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Poca residents earn a median household income of $83,750 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,501. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,894 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Poca is $178,500 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,703. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
23.1% of adults in Poca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Poca has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,056
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,886/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,750
Per Capita$34,501
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$3,832M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,500
Rent
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$186,703
Housing Units480
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death9,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation602 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Poca was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.