What are the schools like in Pocahontas, IL?

Pocahontas is served primarily by Bond County CUSD 2. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

What is the median household income in Pocahontas?

The median household income in Pocahontas, IL is $47,143 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Pocahontas, IL?

Pocahontas has an average high temperature of 39.1°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.2 inches.

Pocahontas, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Pocahontas, IL affordable or expensive?

Pocahontas's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pocahontas is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $86,900 and the median rent is $738 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pocahontas, IL?

Pocahontas has a violent crime rate of 42.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 432.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pocahontas, IL a Good Place to Live?

Pocahontas is a small town of 804 in Illinois, with a median household income of $47,143 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Pocahontas stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pocahontas is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pocahontas city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.3

Pocahontas's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pocahontas costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pocahontas, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$86,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$738	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,143	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pocahontas's violent crime rate is 42.6 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

42.6 /100k

Property Crime

432.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Pocahontas is served primarily by Bond County CUSD 2. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pocahontas, IL	National Avg
School District	Bond County CUSD 2	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pocahontas sees average highs of 39.1°F in January and 88.3°F in July, with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation and 10.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pocahontas, IL
Average High — January	39.1°F
Average High — July	88.3°F
Annual Precipitation	44.5"
Annual Snowfall	10.2"

Demographics

Metric	Pocahontas, IL	National Avg
Population	804	—
Median Age	40.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.1%	22.2%
65 and over	17.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pierron, IL 4 mi Old Ripley, IL 5 mi Grantfork, IL 7 mi Highland, IL 9 mi Greenville, IL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Pocahontas

Pocahontas, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62275

Pocahontas vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pocahontas, IL affordable or expensive?

Pocahontas's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pocahontas roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $86,900 and median rent is $738/month.

What is the crime rate in Pocahontas, IL?

Pocahontas's violent crime rate is 42.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 432.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pocahontas?

Public schools in Pocahontas are operated by Bond County CUSD 2. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 14.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pocahontas, IL a good place to live?

Pocahontas, IL has a population of 804, a median household income of $47,143, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Pocahontas?

Pocahontas averages 39.1°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches with about 10.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pocahontas?

Pocahontas, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62275.

What is the population of Pocahontas?

The population of Pocahontas, Illinois is 804 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pocahontas?

Key numbers for living in Pocahontas: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $86,900, median household income $47,143, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pocahontas side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.