At a Glance
Median Income
$48,250
$25,269 per capita
Home Value
$91,200
Zillow: $98,943
Median Rent
$750/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
15.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pocahontas a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 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 $48,250 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,269. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 320 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pocahontas is $91,200 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,943. Median rent is $750/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
11.2% of adults in Pocahontas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pocahontas has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population794
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1,018/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,250
Per Capita$25,269
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$781M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,200
Rent$750
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$98,943
Housing Units316
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,670/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation542 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Pocahontas was founded in 1847.
The median home in Pocahontas was built in 1964.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.