Pocahontas, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
47 Population 470/sq mi density
$66,875 Median Income $21,606 per capita
$128,100 Home Value $265,757 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature
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, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Pocahontas, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,875
11% below
$21,606 per capita
Home Value
$128,100
55% below
Zillow: $265,757
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
1% below
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°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
89%
Home Value
45%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
0%
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 $66,875 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,606. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pocahontas is $128,100 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,757. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

16.7% of adults in Pocahontas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pocahontas has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population47
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density470/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

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

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,100
Rent
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$265,757
Housing Units34
Rent Burden12.5%

Health

Obesity31.8%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain50.5 in/yr
Elevation594 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.1%
EV Stations12

Did You Know?

The median home in Pocahontas was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (21 miles).
12.8% of the population has a disability.