Pope County was the location of several protests against the CU Powerline in the 1970s.

The Chippewa River flows south through the county's western part.

The county terrain consists of low rolling hills, carved with drainages and dotted with lakes and ponds.

[6] The terrain slopes to the south and west, with its highest point near the northeast corner at 1,388 ft (423 m) ASL.

28.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Pope County has been a swing district in the past, but strongly supported the Republican nominee in the last three presidential elections.