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Pocahontas, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Mercer County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
219
Population
384/sq mi density
$41,250
Median Income
$22,905 per capita
$725
Median Rent
12.5% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Pocahontas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,472 ft (753 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 384/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3097°N, 81.3458°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mercer County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 75 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Pocahontas has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and October the driest (3.0").