In Pope, Illinois, the median home price is $148,158, compared with the Illinois median of $298,585; median household income is $60,050; the population is 3,739; schools rate 4.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 343.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 29.3 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Pope at a glance
Population
3,739
Median Household Income
$60,050
Typical Home Value
$148,158
School District Rating
4.5
Violent Crime Rate
343.2
Avg Commute Time
29.3
About Pope
Pope has a population of 3,739. The median home value is $148,158, 50% below the Illinois median. Median household income is $60,050 (28% below the Illinois median). The most populated towns are Webster No. 5, Eddyville No. 6, and Golconda No. 3.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Pope
6 towns, by population.
County rankings in Illinois
Every county in Illinois, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 10Best school ratingsIllinois School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Illinois
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Illinois
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Illinois
Pope at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Pope?
- Pope has a population of 3,739 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Pope?
- The median home value in Pope is $148,158. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Pope?
- Median household income in Pope is $60,050 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Pope in?
- Pope is in Illinois.
- How many towns are in Pope?
- Pope contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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