Pocahontas, IL
Living in Pocahontas
Bikeability
27
Walkability
68
Commute
36
Public Transit
28
Affordability
89
Public Safety
95
Airports
31
Hospitals
72
Colleges
60
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
23
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
729
Population
-177 (2010–19)
37 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
13%
College-Educated
+11% (2010–19)
62%
Family Households
-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate37%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$48k
Median Household Income
+$6.2k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
+7% (2010–19)
31 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office15%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked7%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$85k
Median Home Value
+$11k (2010–19)
13%
Built 2000 or Later
$543
Median Monthly Rent
+$90 (2010–19)
67%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K54%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
LP gas3%
Utility gas82%
Crime
Violent Crime in Pocahontas
United States45
Illinois50
St. Louis Metro Area57
Bond County7
Property Crime in Pocahontas
United States48
Illinois43
St. Louis Metro Area54
Bond County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Pocahontas
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding34
Tornado21
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Pocahontas, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Pocahontas, IL
St Paul Catholic School
9 miles, SW
Mater Dei High School
14 miles, S
All Saints Academy
15 miles, S
Zion Lutheran School
19 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Pocahontas, IL
Greenville University
9 miles, NE
McKendree University
21 miles, SW
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
25 miles, W
Blackburn College
37 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Pocahontas, IL
St Joseph's Hospital
8 miles, SW
Hshs Holy Family Hospial Inc
9 miles, NE
St Josephs Hospital
14 miles, S
Community Hospital of Staunton
19 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Pocahontas, IL
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
25 miles, SW
St Louis Lambert International Airport
45 miles, W
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
71 miles, N
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
108 miles, NE