What Pope County does

Pope County, Arkansas is a chartered local government entity established November 2, 1829, providing public administration services to 61,754 residents across more than 820 square miles in the Arkansas River Valley. The county operates more than 20 service departments under the governance of a County Judge, a Quorum Court of 13 Justices of the Peace, and elected officials covering Sheriff, Tax Collector, Treasurer, Assessor, Coroner, and four Circuit Judges. Core service lines include 911 emergency dispatch with Smart911 and text-to-911 capability, Emergency Medical Services (operating since 1967), property tax collection and distribution, court records management, election administration, passport acceptance, marriage licensing, county road maintenance, search and rescue (water, marine, swiftwater, wilderness), and emergency management.

The county's technology infrastructure comprises a 911 dispatch system coordinating police, medical, and fire response; the Arkansas Tax System for online property tax payment; a Circuit Clerk records portal with Property Fraud Alert subscription; interactive GIS maps for voting precincts, fire districts, school zones, and evacuation planning; and online EMS billing and address request forms. No public API, SDK, or developer-facing integrations are offered. Delivery is hybrid: in-person at the Russellville courthouse and six municipal coordination points, supplemented by a self-serve web portal and Quorum Court meetings live-streamed on YouTube.

Revenue is generated through property tax collection (8.5% county share of $64.6M assessed in 2022), sales tax allocations, court filing fees, EMS billing, passport acceptance fees, and state/federal grants. Tax collection runs March 1 through October 15 with a 10% penalty for late payments. The county distributes the majority of collected property tax to seven school districts (89.3%), retaining only a fraction for direct operations. The organization is funded entirely through public revenue mechanisms with no private ownership, no parent company, and no venture capital exposure.

Name

Pope County

Legal name

Pope County, Arkansas

Website

https://popecountyar.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1829

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pope County, Arkansas is a chartered local government entity providing public administration, emergency services, tax collection, courts, and road maintenance to 61,754 residents across 820+ square miles in the Arkansas River Valley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

County Government Services

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

Keywords

• County government services
• Emergency response services
• Property tax administration
• Public safety coordination
• Judicial records management

Headquarters

HQ city

Russellville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pope County is a county-government entity in Arkansas that delivers public-administration and public-safety services to approximately 61,754 residents across 820+ square miles. Its core offerings include 9-1-1 emergency dispatch, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), property tax collection and assessment, Circuit Court records management, election administration, passport and marriage license services, county road maintenance, Search and Rescue operations, and emergency management coordination. Services are delivered through dedicated county offices staffed by elected officials and appointed personnel.

Product overview

Pope County Arkansas provides a comprehensive suite of government services to approximately 61,754 residents across 820+ square miles in the Arkansas River Valley. The county operates multiple interconnected service departments including 9-1-1 emergency dispatch, Emergency Medical Services, tax collection, election administration, circuit court records, passport services, marriage licensing, road maintenance, search and rescue, and emergency management. These services are delivered through both physical courthouse operations and online web portals for tax payments, EMS billing, address requests, and public records access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 9-1-1 Emergency Dispatch Centralized 9-1-1 emergency call intake and dispatch service for residents of Pope County, routing calls to EMS, fire, and law enforcement as appropriate. Available 24/7 to all residents and visitors within the county.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) County-operated ambulance and pre-hospital medical response service dispatched through the 9-1-1 system. Provided to residents and visitors of Pope County.
• Property Tax Collection Annual assessment, billing, and collection of property taxes on real and personal property within Pope County. Administered by the County Collector's office for residents, businesses, and property owners.
• Circuit Court Records Services Maintenance and public access to Circuit Court records, including filings, case information, and related judicial documents, administered by the Circuit Clerk.
• Election Administration Administration of county-level elections, including voter registration, polling place management, ballot processing, and publication of election results for Pope County residents.
• Passport Services Acceptance of U.S. passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State, administered by the County Clerk's office for Pope County residents.
• Marriage License Services Issuance of marriage licenses to eligible residents of Pope County, administered by the County Clerk's office.
• County Road Maintenance Maintenance and upkeep of county roads and related infrastructure across the 820+ square mile jurisdiction, delivered to residents, businesses, and travelers using the county road network.
• Search and Rescue Operations County-coordinated search and rescue response for missing or endangered persons within Pope County, coordinated through the Sheriff's Office and Office of Emergency Management.
• Office of Emergency Management Coordination of county-wide emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities, including planning, training, and inter-agency coordination for natural and man-made emergencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 61,754 residents (2010 Census) as the 13th largest populated county in Arkansas
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Tyler Technologies: Major vendor of government technology solutions used by many U.S. counties for tax collection, court records, and public safety software. Adjacent ecosystem participant that supplies the technology infrastructure Pope County relies on.
• Arkansas Association of Counties: Trade association representing all 75 Arkansas counties; provides shared services, advocacy, and inter-governmental coordination that Pope County participates in. Ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Washington County, Arkansas: Neighboring Arkansas county with comparable service portfolio including tax collection, EMS, courts, and emergency management. Similar population scale and rural-urban mix to Pope County.
• Craighead County, Arkansas: Northeast Arkansas county with equivalent government services and similar population scale. Directly comparable in service breadth and Arkansas-specific administrative structure.
• Sebastian County, Arkansas: Arkansas county offering comprehensive government services including courts, sheriff, tax collection, and emergency management under the same state regulatory framework.
• Benton County, Arkansas: Arkansas county providing equivalent government services including property tax collection, sheriff, courts, and emergency management. Operates in the same state regulatory environment with similar departmental structure.
• Pulaski County, Arkansas: Most populous county in Arkansas; provides the same comprehensive county government services (sheriff, courts, tax collection, 911, roads) to a larger urban population. Most directly comparable in structure and Arkansas-specific governance framework.
• Saline County, Arkansas: Central Arkansas county providing equivalent full-service county government operations. Directly comparable in structure, services offered, and Arkansas governance environment.
• Faulkner County, Arkansas: Central Arkansas county providing the same suite of county services (sheriff, EMS, courts, tax collection, emergency management) to a comparable population base under Arkansas state law.
• Garland County, Arkansas: Arkansas county with similar tourism-driven economy and full-service county government structure. Operates courts, sheriff, tax collection, and emergency services under the same state framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCUUPiHc3lxKSi_bIIhpgcvA
• Facebookfacebook.com/popecountyarkansasems
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pope-county-ems

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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