Pocahontas, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Pocahontas is a community in Pocahontas County, Iowa, home to about 1,763 people spread across 2.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $40,808 a year, and a typical home is worth about $106,100. About 33.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 1 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Pocahontas ranks number 188 of 1,017 in population, number 473 in median household income, number 572 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Pocahontas typically top out near 84°F in July, while January nights average about 8°F. The area sees roughly 39 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Havelock, IA | 6.9 mi. | 162 |
| 2. | Palmer, IA | 8.1 mi. | 134 |
| 3. | Rolfe, IA | 8.6 mi. | 626 |
| 4. | Plover, IA | 9.9 mi. | 45 |
| 5. | Gilmore City, IA | 11.7 mi. | 748 |
| 6. | Laurens, IA | 12.0 mi. | 1,206 |
| 7. | Pomeroy, IA | 12.8 mi. | 542 |
| 8. | Varina, IA | 13.0 mi. | 29 |
What is the population of Pocahontas, Iowa?
Pocahontas has a population of about 1,763 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Pocahontas, Iowa in?
Pocahontas is located in Pocahontas County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Pocahontas, Iowa?
The median home value in Pocahontas is about $106,100, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Pocahontas, Iowa?
The median personal income in Pocahontas is about $40,808 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Pocahontas, Iowa?
Since 1950, 49 tornadoes have been recorded in Pocahontas County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Pocahontas, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 84 degrees and January lows about 8 degrees, with around 39 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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