At a Glance
Median Income
$80,595
$28,465 per capita
Home Value
$119,700
Zillow: $188,499
Median Rent
$813/mo
14.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
362/100K
6,170/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.9%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Pope Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pope's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pope a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pope residents earn a median household income of $80,595 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,465. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 653 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pope is $119,700 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,499. Median rent is $813/month, with 14.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Pope reports 362 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,170/100K.
Education
33.9% of adults in Pope hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pope has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population544
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density375/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,595
Per Capita$28,465
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$1,416M
Avg Weekly Wage$850
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,700
Rent$813
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$188,499
Housing Units217
Rent Burden14.7%
Crime
F
Violent362/100K
Property6,170/100K
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death14,531/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation272 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.9%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Pope was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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