Iowa
Pocahontas is a small town in Iowa with a population of 1,536. Residents earn $56,298 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pocahontas receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Pocahontas offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pocahontas is $56,298, 25% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Pocahontas is $96,600, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Pocahontas experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches, including 38.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,298 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,862 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,015 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,570 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 265 |
| County GDP | $642M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,850 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.95% |
| Commute Time | 14.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |
| Census Median | $96,600 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $117,529 |
| Census Median Rent | $700 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $658 |
| 1 Bedroom | $700 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $919 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,217 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,850 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.95% |
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,324/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.8 inches |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 776/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7370°N, 94.6660°W |
| County FIPS | 19151 |
Winner: Republican by 54 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.8% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.63 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 776/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 26 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 14.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |