Pope County
City in Arkansas, United States
Overview
Pope County, located in central Arkansas, is a blend of small towns, scenic forests, and the lively city of Russellville. It's known for its outdoor recreation, community spirit, and access to the Ozark National Forest and Lake Dardanelle. Affordable living and a welcoming atmosphere make it a hidden gem of rural America.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Arkansas
Population
11,308
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
35.45°, -93.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,745
Local Cost
$1,102
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
75
English
98
Temperature
15.2°C
Summer Avg
26.2°C
Winter Avg
3.7°C
Record High
45.5°C
Record Low
-19.1°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1267 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.