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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 38.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 776/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7370°N, 94.6660°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pocahontas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in |
Pocahontas has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.0").