PocaWV
A town of 860, settled in 1879.
Is Poca a good place to live?
Only 1 of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Poca. Poca has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
860 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Poca: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Poca, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Poca.
Inland flooding leads a very high hazard risk in Poca
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 93% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 11 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Poca.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The schools Poca’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Putnam County Schools. Three of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Poca High School, with 410 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poca Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 279 | C |
| Poca High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 410 | B− |
| Rock Branch Elementary SchoolTop results in townGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 187 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts
With 0.5 jobs for every working resident, most of Poca’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Poca for work: only 1% work in town. Since 2013, Poca has added 128 jobs, to 181 in 2023. 18% of residents live below the poverty line in Poca, where West Virginia’s towns sit at 16% and U.S. towns at 9.6%.
| Poca | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 18% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $77,000 | $59,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Fewer middle-aged adults than West Virginia overall
That puts Poca above both West Virginia’s towns (20%) and U.S. towns (22%). Adults 35 to 64 are 29% of residents (38% statewide); children under 18 are 26% of residents (20% statewide). 20% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Poca.
| Poca | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 26% | 20% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 20% | 29% | 29% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | 42.2 years | 40.5 years |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 29% and 72% women
The Census survey reached too few of Poca’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±21.5 points. Across West Virginia, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Poca | WV | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.3% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 14% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.8% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.4% | 12% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.3% | 12% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 7.6% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.6% | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10.9% | 8.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.6% | 10.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 41.2% | 39.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.1% | 17.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.5% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 13.7% | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.9% | 9.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
In Poca, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Poca has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 25° and about 11 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Poca is
Poca beats the West Virginia average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 50% of Poca adults have high blood pressure. Among 62 West Virginia towns, just 5 have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Poca.
| Poca | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 50% | 44% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 18% | 14% |
| What stands out | Poca | WV |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 12.9% | 10.6% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.1% | 8.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Poca’s typical home value is about $187K
The typical Poca home is worth about $187,000, up 3.4% in a year, 6% above the West Virginia typical home. Among 62 West Virginia towns, just 6 have a higher share of households owning their home than Poca. The median rent in Poca is $864 a month.
| Poca | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 85% | 68% | 73% |
| Median rent | $864 a month | $878 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Poca
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Poca
About 2 of every 100 Poca residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
99% of working residents leave Poca for work
Where Poca’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Poca
Town in West Virginia, United States
Poca is a town in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 875 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area. The town derives its name from the Pocatalico River.
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- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 587 ft
- ZIP code
- 25159
- Area code
- 304
Questions about Poca
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Poca, WV a good place to live?
Poca has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.