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Pocahontas, IA

Pocahontas, IA.

Population: 2,132 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$118,395
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+8.9%
All-time peak (2025-09)
$120,623
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
5

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.2 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Pocahontas Municipal Airport (POH) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-20 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Median annual property tax
$1,412
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
72.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,193
Average weekly wage
$998
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Information, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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