Apartments for rent in Pocahontas, IL

A small town in Illinois, Pocahontas has just under 1,000 residents. Young professionals should feel welcome, as they account for an above-average percentage of the community. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 70% of residents own their homes. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $749/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Pocahontas will save around $3,600 compared to the state average.

Pocahontas has an average commute time of about 32 minutes, longer than around 70% of cities in the state. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing means of commuting to work, chosen by 41% of residents, while public transportation isn't used. Few residents (2%) commute to work on foot, though the number exceeds the national average.

Many Pocahontas residents work in one of four industries: manufacturing, retail, construction, and warehousing. Combined, these industries make up 31% of the town's workforce. With an average annual income of about $51K, Pocahontas workers bring in around $26,000 less than their peers elsewhere in Illinois. Pocahontas's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average, Pocahontas has a high concentration of residents older than 25 who possess a high school degree or equivalent (29%). In addition, 8% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.