Living in Pocahontas County, Iowa

Pocahontas County is a county in Iowa with a population of around 7,008. The main communities are Pocahontas, Laurens, Fonda.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $597/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $102K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.8%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings freezing winters (highs around 31°F) and warm summers (highs around 81°F). Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Pocahontas County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 48 and a predominantly working-class population (15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.