Living in Pope County, Illinois
Pope County is a county in Illinois with a population of around 4,226. The main communities are Golconda.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,091/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $148K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.8%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings mild winters (highs around 46°F) and hot summers (highs around 85°F). Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and tornado risk.
Demographics
The county votes strongly Republican.
Pope County, Illinois
Home price trend in Pope County
Top Cities and towns in Pope County
Golconda
Population: 668
Home price:$142,911
Demographics & Amenities in Pope County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
NA
Average Family Size
3.15
Foreign-born population
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Pope County
Earthquakes
Relatively LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively LowEarthquakes
Relatively LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively Low
Terrain & Weather in Pope County
Average Summer temperature
93°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
53.91 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Pope County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
59.6%
Total Employer Establishments
318,689
Poverty (%)
12.1%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.8%
Vacant Housing Units
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Laws and Rights in Pope County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
Open carry prohibited, Concealed carry needs permit
Health inPope County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Pope County
Robbery
0.35/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
1.79/ per 1000
Burglary
6.9/ per 1000
Arson
0.06/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
2.75/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in Pope County