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Pocahontas, VA

Pocahontas, VA.

Population: 779 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in Pocahontas, VA is $52,300. Homes sell for a median $12,000 after a median 155 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, inland flooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$52,300

Median home value (Census)

155

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$52,300
House Price Index (state)
439.0 (+3.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$12,000
Median days on market
155 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
54.5%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$794/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$798/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$943/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,154/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,266/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, inland flooding, landslide, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · avalanche: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
10
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 77% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.7 in
Annual snowfall
18.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,394
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,587

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Bluestone National Scenic River (27 mi)
National parks include
Bluestone National Scenic River, New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Mercer County Airport (BLF) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mercer County Airport (BLF) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
RUSSELL COUNTY HOSPITAL, SMYTH COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+17 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1954
Housing built before 1970
68.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
1.7%
Median annual property tax
$453
Households with broadband internet
56.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,086
Average weekly wage
$903
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
15

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PocahontasState medianUS median
Median sale price$12,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market155 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$453$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Pocahontas, VA?
$52,300 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in Pocahontas, VA?
$12,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Pocahontas, VA?
Median days on market: 155 days.
What is typical rent in Pocahontas, VA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $943/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pocahontas, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, inland flooding, landslide, strong wind.
Is Pocahontas, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Pocahontas, VA. 10 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Pocahontas, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 77% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pocahontas, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pocahontas, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Pocahontas, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Pocahontas, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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