The Town FilesPottsville, Arkansas
City in Pope County · population 3,140 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $171,600
- Household income
- $68,558
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 36.6
Pottsville is a city of 3,140 people in Pope County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $171,600, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better for families than 96% of Arkansas towns, better for cycling than 78% of Arkansas towns, more of a college town than 71% of Arkansas towns.
How Pottsville ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Pottsville is worth $171,600, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $68,558, which is more affordable than 62% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $797 a month. 79.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pottsville | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,600 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $797 | $792 |
| Median household income | $68,558 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 79.2% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pottsville
| People | Pottsville | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.8% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 27.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.5% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.9% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.2% | — |
| Work from home | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 20.3 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.0% | 84.4% |
Weather in Pottsville
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 29.7°F. About 46.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.1 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 73 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 77 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pottsville since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 5, 2008 about 5.9 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 34 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 8, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 88 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 25, 2023.
Severe weather in Pope County since 1996
Pope County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4518: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3461: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Pope County
Pope County had 26,851 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,324 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Pottsville itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Pottsville
4 public schools with 1,798 students, about 11.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| POTTSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-3 | 564 | 16.1 |
| POTTSVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-9 | 434 | 14.0 |
| POTTSVILLE MIDDLE GRADE | 4-6 | 405 | 16.2 |
| POTTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | 10-12 | 395 | 5.7 |
Towns near Pottsville
- Russellville, AR5.4 mi · 28,940 people · home $172,400
- Dardanelle, AR5.9 mi · 4,517 people · home $138,600
- Atkins, AR6.3 mi · 2,859 people · home $124,400
- Morrilton, AR18.9 mi · 6,992 people · home $160,900
- Clarksville, AR28.3 mi · 9,381 people · home $164,800
Pottsville questions
Is Pottsville, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pottsville scores better for retirees than 17% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 46%. 12.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.6).
How much does a house cost in Pottsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Pottsville is valued at $171,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,558, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $797 a month.
What is the weather like in Pottsville?
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 29.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.4 inches of precipitation a year and 3.1 inches of snow.
Does Pottsville get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pottsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 5, 2008. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)