Iowa · FIPS 19151 · County seat: Pocahontas
Pocahontas County, IA GIS & Parcel Viewer
Here is the direct link to the county parcel map covering Pocahontas County, IA: the Pocahontas County Beacon site. Below you'll find basic facts about the county, steps for using the viewer, and nearby counties.
Open the Pocahontas County parcel map ↗
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Map and county facts
| Official map | Pocahontas County Beacon site |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | beacon.schneidercorp.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Pocahontas |
| Population | 6,976 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 577 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 19151 |
Who runs this map
This map is published by or for Pocahontas County itself, so it reflects the local parcel layer rather than a third-party copy. When we tested the link in October 2026 it opened with no login and no fee.
Finding a property on this map
- Open the link to the Beacon site from Schneider Geospatial. If a terms or disclaimer window appears, agree to it to continue.
- Use the search bar to look up a street address, an owner's name or a parcel ID. Beacon sites usually also have a dedicated property search page.
- Click a lot on the map and then open its report for assessment and property details.
- Use the layer and basemap controls to add aerial photos or other layers the county publishes.
Many parcel sites expect owner names last name first. If a full name finds nothing, try just the surname.
Pocahontas County by the numbers
Pocahontas County had an estimated 6,976 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 577 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 12 people per square mile. That makes it number 91 out of 99 Iowa counties by population. Its county seat is Pocahontas.
Neighboring counties
If the property sits near a county line, the parcel may belong to a neighbor. These counties border Pocahontas County:
- Buena Vista County
- Calhoun County
- Clay County (state list)
- Humboldt County
- Kossuth County (state list)
- Palo Alto County (state list)
- Sac County
- Webster County
A note on accuracy
Online parcel lines are drawn for tax and planning use. They can be off by several feet, so use a recorded plat or a licensed surveyor for fences, setbacks or a sale.