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Jonesboro, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Craighead County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
79,187
Population
988/sq mi density
$52,559
Median Income
$31,734 per capita
$213,400
Home Value
$221,268 Zillow
$926
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
686
Violent Crime/100K
3,810 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,559 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$213,400 home value, $926/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
686 violent crimes/100K (81% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Jonesboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 80.4 sq mi (208.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 988/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8198°N, 90.6790°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Craighead County County |
| Nearest Airport | Walnut Ridge Regional (ARG) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 35 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
Jonesboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.8").