Pocahontas, Iowa

Population 1,755

Pocahontas is located in Pocahontas County, IA. The population is 1,755, making Pocahontas the largest city in Pocahontas County.

There are 3 public schools in Pocahontas with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Pocahontas is very low , and there are 8 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Pocahontas is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Pocahontas property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Pocahontas include Center Township, Roosevelt Township and Lincoln Township.

Pocahontas Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 5.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 78.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.8%

Crime Rate

57.68% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 87
  • Violent Crimes: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 66
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 896

Registered Offenders

70.29% Higher than national avg.
  • 8 offenders in Pocahontas
  • 45.58 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

4 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.1%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Pocahontas, IA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Pocahontas's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
1 Private School

Pocahontas Catholic School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Pocahontas, IA

Property Reports view all

4 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Pocahontas, IA issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Pocahontas, IA issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $534
  • 1 Bedroom: $562
  • 2 Bedrooms: $739
  • 3 Bedrooms: $914
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,002

Zip Codes

50574

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Environmental Hazards

4 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Pocahontas, IA has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Pocahontas, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Pocahontas, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 13.83°
  • February 19.1°
  • March 34.22°
  • April 46.35°
  • May 61.79°
  • June 68.74°
  • July 74.02°
  • August 70.18°
  • September 61.38°
  • October 49.12°
  • November 35.02°
  • December 18.2°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Pocahontas, IA

Earthquakes
Pocahontas, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Pocahontas, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Pocahontas, IA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Pocahontas, IA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Pocahontas, IA: $42,341

Unemployment

Unemployment in Pocahontas is 2.1%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 52.52%
White Collar - 47.48%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • Steve King

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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3 Cemeteries view all

6 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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