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Pocahontas, MO

Missouri

Pocahontas is a small town in Missouri with a population of 47. Residents earn $66,875 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
47 Population 470/sq mi density
$66,875 Median Income $21,606 per capita
$128,100 Home Value
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$66,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,100 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,875
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $128,100
55% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.7%
50% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.8%
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.3%
33% lower than US avg

How Pocahontas Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population47
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density470/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans36.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,875
Per Capita$21,606
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.3%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units34
Rent Burden12.5%

Health

Obesity31.8%
Uninsured7.0%
Smoking14.2%
Depression24.6%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation594 ft (181 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband17.0%

Is Pocahontas a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pocahontas receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Pocahontas offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pocahontas is $66,875, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pocahontas is $128,100, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Pocahontas has a population of 47 with a density of 470 people per square mile. The median age is 37.8 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.7%), with 4.3% Hispanic.

Population

47
Total Population
470
People / sq mi
37.8yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.3%
Female 44.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Pocahontas vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pocahontas vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pocahontas is $66,875, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Pocahontas vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,875
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$21,606

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.3%
33% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.7 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Pocahontas is $128,100, 55% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$128,100
55% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden12.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.5%
Housing Units34
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

In Pocahontas, 31.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 7.0% of residents lack health insurance. 14.2% are current smokers. 24.6% report depression. 23.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pocahontas vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.8%
1% below US avg
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure27.9%
Asthma10.0%
COPD5.5%
Cancer6.5%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.2%
1% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity23.4%
Depression24.6%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress11.7%
Short Sleep34.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate79.1%
Uninsured7.0%
19% below US avg
Checkup Rate73.1%
Dental Visits63.3%

Food & Exercise

16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 17.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.7%
50% below US avg
High School+80.6%
Graduate Degree+7.9%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density470/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access17.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.7 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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