City profile
Russellville, AR
Pope County · Population 29,162
Russellville is a town in Pope County, AR with about 29,162 residents and a typical home value near $172,000. It is 54 miles from Hot Springs, AR, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
41°F
Summer avg
81°F
Sunny days / yr
217
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$172,400
Typical monthly housing
$1,020
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
79
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.58%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.45%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 78/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Tornado, Heat wave
Nearest major airport
167 mi to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 23% Democratic / 75% Republican
Community
Population
29,162
Black population
4.3%
County
Pope County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes, hail
Highlights
- About 29,162 residents
- Typical home value about $172,000
- 54 miles from Hot Springs, AR
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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