Pocahontas County, IA
Living in Pocahontas County
Bikeability36
Walkability66
Commute90
Public Transit28
Affordability100
Public Safety84
Airports27
Hospitals85
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.8kPopulation-712 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
61%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate39%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector64%
Self-employed15%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$76kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$402Median Monthly Rent+$122 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K33%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas26%
Utility gas47%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Pocahontas County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Pocahontas County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Pocahontas County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding36
Tornado23
Blizzard10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Pocahontas County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Pocahontas County, IA
Pocahontas Catholic School
0 miles, S
Emmetsburg Catholic School
25 miles, N
Harvest Baptist School
30 miles, SE
St Edmond Catholic School
30 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Pocahontas County, IA
Buena Vista University
28 miles, W
Waldorf University
64 miles, NE
Iowa State University
72 miles, SE
Northwestern College
72 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Pocahontas County, IA
Pocahontas Community Hospital
0 miles, N
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
23 miles, E
Loring Hospital
27 miles, SW
Palo Alto County Hospital
27 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Pocahontas County, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
90 miles, W
Des Moines International Airport
98 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
116 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
117 miles, SW