Jonesboro, IL

Jonesboro, IL

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 $58,309 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,681. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below 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 $139,617. 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.

Safety & Crime

Jonesboro reports 320 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,280/100K.

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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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