Pocahontas, IA
Living in Pocahontas
Bikeability44
Walkability74
Commute99
Public Transit33
Affordability100
Public Safety86
Airports28
Hospitals84
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.6kPopulation-124 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated-10% (2010–19)
46%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over18%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate47%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household46%
Householder living alone45%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector66%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Military1%
Sales and office19%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle2%
Walked8%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$77kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
$419Median Monthly Rent+$129 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas2%
Utility gas80%
Crime
Violent Crime in Pocahontas
United States45
Iowa35
Pocahontas County17
Property Crime in Pocahontas
United States48
Iowa43
Pocahontas County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump72%
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
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding23
Tornado17
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Pocahontas, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas Catholic School
1 miles, SW
Emmetsburg Catholic School
25 miles, N
Harvest Baptist School
29 miles, SE
St Edmond Catholic School
30 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Pocahontas, IA
Buena Vista University
28 miles, W
Waldorf University
63 miles, NE
Iowa State University
71 miles, SE
Northwestern College
73 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas Community Hospital
1 miles, W
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
22 miles, E
Palo Alto County Hospital
26 miles, N
Loring Hospital
27 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Pocahontas, 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