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Cost of living in Pope County, AR

Estimated monthly cost
$2,506/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 63,830 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $688 27%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $390 16%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $303 12%
Energy $192 8%
State tax $78 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Pope County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$619
per month
1 bedroom
$688
per month
2 bedroom
$903
per month
3 bedroom
$1,245
per month
4 bedroom
$1,250
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Pope County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$54,606
per year
Individual earnings
$33,928
per year
Per capita
$29,516
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Pope County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$161,700
Annual property tax
$918

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Pope County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$148
per month · 13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$44
per month
Annual total
$2,304
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Pope County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.5%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Pope County

State and local tax rates for Arkansas.

State income tax
3.9%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.5%
Combined sales tax
9.5%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Pope County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.1 min
Drive alone
80.9%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
4.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Pope County

What it costs to live in Pope County each month.

Single person
$2,506
per month
  • Rent $688
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $303
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $390
  • State tax $78
Couple
$3,693
per month
  • Rent $903
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $502
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $564
  • State tax $145
Family
$6,149
per month
  • Rent $1,245
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $762
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $564
  • State tax $145

Frequently asked questions about Pope County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Pope County?

In Pope County, AR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $688 per month, a two-bedroom averages $903 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,245 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Pope County?

In Pope County, AR, the average household income is $54,606 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $33,928 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Pope County?

The estimated cost of living in Pope County, AR is approximately $2,506 per month for a single person, $3,693 for a couple, $6,149 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Pope County?

The combined sales tax rate in Pope County, AR is 9.47%, which includes the Arkansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.97%.

Is Pope County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Pope County, AR would need approximately $2,506 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,606 per year ($4,551 per month). Pope County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Pope County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Pope County, AR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Pope County?

The average home value in Pope County, AR is $161,700, with average annual property taxes of $918, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Pope County compare to other areas?

You can compare Pope County, AR with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Pope County is in the Russellville, AR metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources