What are the schools like in Poca, WV?

Poca is served primarily by Putnam County Schools. The district operates 14 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.

What is the median household income in Poca?

The median household income in Poca, WV is $64,408 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Poca, WV?

Poca has an average high temperature of 41.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Poca, WV affordable or expensive?

Poca's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Poca is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $158,600 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Poca, WV?

Crime rate data for Poca is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Poca, WV a Good Place to Live?

Poca is a small town of 1,133 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $64,408 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Poca stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Poca 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: 88.4

Poca's overall cost of living index is 88.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Poca costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Poca, WV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$158,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,408	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Poca is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Poca is served primarily by Putnam County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Poca, WV	National Avg
School District	Putnam County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	14	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Poca sees average highs of 41.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 39.5 inches of annual precipitation and 10.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Poca, WV
Average High — January	41.7°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	39.5"
Annual Snowfall	10.7"

Demographics

Metric	Poca, WV	National Avg
Population	1,133	—
Median Age	38.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.4%	22.2%
65 and over	20.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Raymond City, WV 1 mi Bancroft, WV 3 mi Cross Lanes, WV 4 mi Nitro, WV 4 mi Hometown, WV 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Poca

Poca, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code:

25159

Poca vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Poca, WV affordable or expensive?

Poca's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Poca roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $158,600 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Poca, WV?

Crime data for Poca is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Poca?

Public schools in Poca are operated by Putnam County Schools. The district has 14 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Poca, WV a good place to live?

Poca, WV has a population of 1,133, a median household income of $64,408, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Poca?

Poca averages 41.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.5 inches with about 10.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Poca?

Poca, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 25159.

What is the population of Poca?

The population of Poca, West Virginia is 1,133 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Poca?

Key numbers for living in Poca: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $158,600, median household income $64,408, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Poca side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.