At a Glance
Median Income
$50,060
$27,945 per capita
Home Value
$142,900
Zillow: $244,353
Median Rent
$1,116/mo
36.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
72.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
31.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
16.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jonesboro a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jonesboro residents earn a median household income of $50,060 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,945. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,233 business establishments, including 466 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jonesboro is $142,900 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,353. Median rent is $1,116/month, with 36.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
6.7% of adults in Jonesboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
72.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jonesboro has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population6,137
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density2,053/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$50,060
Per Capita$27,945
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty31.3%
County GDP$26,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,481
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,900
Rent$1,116
Ownership39.8%
Zillow$244,353
Housing Units1,360
Rent Burden36.6%
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,266/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain52.9 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation919 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+72.2%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 15% / D 84%
Commute33 min
Broadband80.5%
Internet Speed188 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Jonesboro was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 188 Mbps.
There are 466 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.