Cost of Living in Pocahontas County, IA

What does it cost to live in Pocahontas County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$61,434

Median Rent

$735/mo

Median Home

$90,400

Affordability

890

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$457
Property Tax$88
Insurance$30

Total Monthly$575
% of Income11.2%

Renting

Median Rent$735
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$760
% of Income14.4%

Living in Pocahontas County, Iowa

Pocahontas County has a median household income of $61,434 with housing costs that represent 11.2% of income for owners and 14.4% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.