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Pocahontas, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hardeman County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
249
Population
121/sq mi density
$107,900
Home Value
$176,115 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
574
Violent Crime/100K
3,577 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
574 violent crimes/100K (51% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Pocahontas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 393 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0547°N, 88.8019°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hardeman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.8 in |
Pocahontas has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.2").