Pocahontas, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hardeman County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
249 Population 121/sq mi density
$107,900 Home Value $191,844 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Pocahontas, TN

At a Glance

Home Value
$107,900
62% below
Zillow: $191,844
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°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)

Home Value
38%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pocahontas a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pocahontas is $107,900 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,844. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2012.

Education

20.3% of adults in Pocahontas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pocahontas has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population249
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density121/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans24.8%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$27,816
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$821M
Avg Weekly Wage$991

Housing

Home Value$107,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$191,844
Housing Units51
Rent Burden31.4%

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death15,497/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain59.1 in/yr
Elevation393 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Pocahontas was built in 2012.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.