The Town FilesPocahontas, Arkansas
City in Randolph County · population 7,371 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $120,000
- Household income
- $44,216
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 35.6
Pocahontas is a city of 7,371 people in Randolph County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $120,000, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks more walkable than 84% of Arkansas towns, hipper than 81% of Arkansas towns, more vibrant than 74% of Arkansas towns.
How Pocahontas ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Pocahontas is worth $120,000, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $44,216, which is more affordable than 51% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $768 a month. 58.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pocahontas | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $120,000 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $768 | $792 |
| Median household income | $44,216 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 58.6% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Pocahontas
| People | Pocahontas | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.7% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 26.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.6% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.8% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 8.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.4% | — |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 15.8 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.0% | 84.4% |
Weather in Pocahontas
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 25.8°F. About 51.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.3 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 51 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 82 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pocahontas since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 2, 2006 about 3.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 27, 2011.
Severe weather in Randolph County since 1996
Randolph County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 21, 2025 | Flood | DR-4873: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 8, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4865: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 30, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4788: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Randolph County
Randolph County had 6,201 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $40,131 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Pocahontas itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Pocahontas
5 public schools with 1,966 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| POCAHONTAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-3 | 672 | 18.2 |
| POCAHONTAS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-9 | 478 | 12.6 |
| POCAHONTAS UPPER ELEM. SCHOOL | 4-6 | 432 | 19.6 |
| POCAHONTAS HIGH SCHOOL | 10-12 | 384 | 4.4 |
| BLACK RIVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE CAREER CENTER (TOPPS) | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Pocahontas
- Walnut Ridge, AR12.4 mi · 5,384 people · home $117,900
- Hoxie, AR15.7 mi · 2,598 people · home $87,600
- Corning, AR23.9 mi · 3,227 people · home $89,500
- Paragould, AR29.6 mi · 29,537 people · home $181,500
Pocahontas questions
Is Pocahontas, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pocahontas scores better for retirees than 36% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 23%. 18.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Pocahontas?
The median owner-occupied home in Pocahontas is valued at $120,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,216, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $768 a month.
What is the weather like in Pocahontas?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 25.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.5 inches of precipitation a year and 6.3 inches of snow.
Does Pocahontas get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pocahontas since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 2, 2006. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)