Pocahontas, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Greene County County
Pocahontas, AR
At a Glance
How Pocahontas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pocahontas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pocahontas a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pocahontas residents earn a median household income of $42,829 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,863. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 949 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pocahontas is $107,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,427. Median rent is $721/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Pocahontas reports 678 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,465/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Pocahontas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pocahontas has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches.