Pottsville, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pope County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,201 Population 237/sq mi density
$66,761 Median Income $37,549 per capita
$169,800 Home Value $225,606 Zillow
$820 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
90 Violent Crime/100K 150 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$66,761 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,800 home value, $820/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Pottsville, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,761
11% below
$37,549 per capita
Home Value
$169,800
40% below
Zillow: $225,606
Median Rent
$820/mo
29% below
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
90/100K
76% below
150/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
39% below
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
38% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Pottsville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pottsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
89%
Home Value
60%
Rent
71%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
24%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pottsville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pottsville residents earn a median household income of $66,761 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,549. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,765 business establishments, including 150 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pottsville is $169,800 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,606. Median rent is $820/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.

Safety & Crime

Pottsville reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 150/100K.

Education

20.4% of adults in Pottsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pottsville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,201
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density237/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,761
Per Capita$37,549
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$4,153M
Avg Weekly Wage$968

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,800
Rent$820
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$225,606
Housing Units1,272
Rent Burden23.3%

Crime

F
Violent90/100K
Property150/100K

Health

Obesity44.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,343/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation382 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute21 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Pottsville was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 150 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.