Pocahontas, MO
Living in Pocahontas
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
61
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
78
Airports
17
Hospitals
39
Colleges
59
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
54
Population
-51 (2010–19)
47 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
35%
College-Educated
+13% (2010–19)
35%
Family Households
-32% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years2%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate27%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household35%
Householder living alone65%
Economy
-
Median Household Income
-$15k (2010–19)
81%
Above Poverty
-8% (2010–19)
26 mi
Average Commute
96%
Lived Here Last Year
+22% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K8%
Employers
Private sector67%
Self-employed19%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office19%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$99k
Median Home Value
+$40k (2010–19)
-
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
-$228 (2010–19)
85%
Owner-Occupied
+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached89%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier59%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K35%
$250K to $299K13%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
LP gas31%
Wood12%
Crime
Violent Crime in Pocahontas
United States45
Missouri53
Cape Girardeau Metro Area45
Cape Girardeau County43
Property Crime in Pocahontas
United States48
Missouri54
Cape Girardeau Metro Area49
Cape Girardeau County57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Pocahontas
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding58
Tornado35
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Pocahontas, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Pocahontas, MO
Saxony Lutheran High School
5 miles, S
Immaculate Conception School
9 miles, S
United in Christ Lutheran School
10 miles, N
Cape Christian School
13 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Pocahontas, MO
Southeast Missouri State University
14 miles, SE
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
27 miles, NE
McKendree University
77 miles, N
Kenrick Glennon Seminary
84 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Pocahontas, MO
Saint Francis Medical Center
14 miles, S
Southeasthealth
14 miles, S
Perry County Memorial Hospital
20 miles, NW
Choate Mental Health & Development Ctr
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Pocahontas, MO
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
19 miles, S
Barkley Regional Airport
57 miles, SE
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
73 miles, N
St Louis Lambert International Airport
95 miles, NW