Pope County, IL
Living in Pope County
Bikeability
12
Walkability
12
Commute
11
Public Transit
23
Affordability
94
Public Safety
80
Airports
3
Hospitals
31
Colleges
22
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
8
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.2k
Population
-223 (2010–19)
52 y
Median Age
+6 (2010–19)
13%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
57%
Family Households
-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate36%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$38k
Median Household Income
-$1.6k (2010–19)
80%
Above Poverty
-8% (2010–19)
40 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector57%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office15%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$93k
Median Home Value
+$4.7k (2010–19)
16%
Built 2000 or Later
$213
Median Monthly Rent
-$42 (2010–19)
50%
Owner-Occupied
-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity39%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas28%
Utility gas27%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Pope County
United States45
Illinois50
Property Crime in Pope County
United States48
Illinois43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Pope County
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding70
Tornado41
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Pope County, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Pope County, IL
Freedom Outreach School
14 miles, W
St Mary School System
26 miles, S
St Mary Elementary School
26 miles, S
Agape Christian High School
34 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Pope County, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
42 miles, NW
Southeast Missouri State University
55 miles, W
Murray State University
57 miles, S
University of Southern Indiana
60 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Pope County, IL
Hardin County General Hospital & Clinic
10 miles, E
Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services, Inc
20 miles, SE
Massac Memorial Hospital
20 miles, SW
Harrisburg Medical Center
22 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Pope County, IL
Barkley Regional Airport
28 miles, SW
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
58 miles, W
Evansville Regional Airport
70 miles, NE
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
79 miles, E