Pocahontas County
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Pocahontas County, set in rural northwest Iowa, is a charming blend of small-town hospitality and scenic countryside. The county offers the comforts of community living, historic sites, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
7,078
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.73°, -94.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,529
Local Cost
$938
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
23.0°C
Winter Avg
-5.6°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
-37.2°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
816 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
POH
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.