Pocahontas, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Pocahontas County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,536 Population 776/sq mi density
$56,298 Median Income $35,862 per capita
$96,600 Home Value $118,484 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,298 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,600 home value, $700/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Pocahontas, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,298
25% below
$35,862 per capita
Home Value
$96,600
66% below
Zillow: $118,484
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
35% below
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Income
75%
Home Value
34%
Rent
60%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
161%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pocahontas a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pocahontas residents earn a median household income of $56,298 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,862. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 265 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pocahontas is $96,600 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $118,484. Median rent is $700/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

21.8% of adults in Pocahontas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pocahontas has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,536
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density776/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,298
Per Capita$35,862
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$642M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,600
Rent$700
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$118,484
Housing Units856
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,324/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation1,217 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute15 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Pocahontas was founded in 1892.
The median home in Pocahontas was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.