The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Pocahontas county is rated a 2. The average temperature during the month of June is 73.4℉ and the average temperature in January is 17.0℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 57% and the area covered by water is 0.25%. The overall influence score for Pocahontas is 9.
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Pocahontas County is located in the northwest corner of Iowa and has a population of 8,074 people according to the 2020 census. The county is mostly rural and made up of small towns with a total area of 594 square miles. The median household income is $48,533, and the median age is 47 years.
The majority of residents identify as white (97%) with a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (1.6%), Native American (0.3%), Asian (0.2%) and African American (0.1%).
The living conditions in Pocahontas County are generally good. The majority of residents have access to clean water, electricity, and other basic necessities. The unemployment rate is low at 3.3%, and the poverty rate is 11%. There are many recreational opportunities in the county, including fishing, hiking, camping, and hunting.
Iowa Contact InformationFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Iowa
State Office
210 Walnut Street, Room 873
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
ph: 515-284-4663
fax: 855-251-2243