Jonesboro, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Union County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,912 Population 708/sq mi density
$58,309 Median Income $27,681 per capita
$114,400 Home Value $134,444 Zillow
$498 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,309 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,400 home value, $498/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Jonesboro, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,309
22% below
$27,681 per capita
Home Value
$114,400
59% below
Zillow: $134,444
Median Rent
$498/mo
57% below
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
19% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

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)

Income
78%
Home Value
41%
Rent
43%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
81%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jonesboro a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jonesboro residents earn a median household income of $58,309 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,681. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 329 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jonesboro is $114,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,444. Median rent is $498/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Education

27.2% of adults in Jonesboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jonesboro has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,912
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density708/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,309
Per Capita$27,681
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$533M
Avg Weekly Wage$870

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,400
Rent$498
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$134,444
Housing Units792
Rent Burden30.5%

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,018/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation504 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute18 min
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Jonesboro was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.