Pope County

AR · Pop. 64,834 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Pope County is a suburban county in AR with a population of approximately 64,834.

$/Acre: $1,069

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 232 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 43.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax1.29%

Combined Sales Tax7.79%

Cost of Living Index81.6

Median Household Income$59,606

Poverty Rate22.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,069

Median Home Price$312K

Acres for Sale2285

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season232 days

Annual Rainfall51.9 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation1,738 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)202 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K581

Property Crime /100K740

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyModerate