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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Pocahontas County / Pocahontas / Zip Codes
Pocahontas, IA is a small town located in North Central Iowa with a population of less than 2,000 people. The area boasts a low cost of living with two bedroom rentals being $810 per month compared to the US average of $1,430. Pocahontas is also home to some small businesses such as Red Hat Pub & Grill, Hair by Design Studio, and B&B Family Footwear. Popular tourist attractions include the Pioneer Village Museum and the nearby Pocahontas Opera House. With its friendly atmosphere and laid back lifestyle, Pocahontas is an ideal place to live or visit.

Pocahontas has an unemployment rate of 3.3%. The US average is 6.0%.

Pocahontas has seen the job market increase by 0.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 19.6%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Pocahontas
- The Sales Tax Rate for Pocahontas is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Pocahontas is 9.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Pocahontas
- The average income of a Pocahontas resident is $26,124 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Pocahontas resident is $49,750 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyPocahontas, IowaUnited States
  3.36
  -8.7%-6.2%
  19.6%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  7.4%4.6%
  $31,283$37,638
  $49,750$69,021
  $87,813$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  4.6%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  3.8%6.8%
  21.4%10.0%
  2.0%2.5%
  17.9%11.0%
  6.6%4.8%
  2.9%0.8%
  0.0%1.9%
  1.2%4.7%
  0.7%1.9%
  1.3%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  2.1%4.2%
  10.7%9.3%
  13.2%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  3.8%7.0%
  1.7%4.8%
  6.0%4.7%
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Over 13 years ago

yes life is cheap in Pocahontas where I reside...great place to raise kids. County population did not decrease from 10% but rather 16%. We still have the fastest  More

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