Jacksonville, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pulaski County County
Jacksonville, AR
At a Glance
How Jacksonville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jacksonville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Jacksonville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Jacksonville residents earn a median household income of $46,947 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,273. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,314 business establishments, including 1,081 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jacksonville is $155,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,038. Median rent is $913/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Jacksonville reports 970 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 155% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,002/100K. The murder rate is 20.7/100K.
Education
23.5% of adults in Jacksonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jacksonville has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.