Jonesboro, AR

Jonesboro, AR

At a Glance

How Jonesboro Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Jonesboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Jonesboro a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Jonesboro residents earn a median household income of $52,559 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,734. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,006 business establishments, including 267 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jonesboro is $213,400 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,300. Median rent is $926/month, with 33.1% 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 1990.

Safety & Crime

Jonesboro reports 758 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,067/100K. The murder rate is 6.2/100K.

Education

29.8% of adults in Jonesboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jonesboro has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.

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