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Pocahontas, Iowa, in Pocahontas county, is 72 miles NW of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 121 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 1,970.
In Pocahontas, about 62% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Pocahontas, which is home to many people who live alone.
The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Pocahontas boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Pocahontas had a median family income of $42,690. Interestingly, lots of people in Pocahontas have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Pocahontas.
Pocahontas has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 83% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Iowa. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Pocahontas the property taxes tend to be lower than most.
In Pocahontas, 94% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.
Comparing Pocahontas to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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