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Jonesboro, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Grant County County
Jonesboro, IN
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 $44,637 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,805. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,280 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jonesboro is $74,900 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,235. Median rent is $917/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Jonesboro reports 280 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,765/100K.
Education
14.4% of adults in Jonesboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jonesboro has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.