Jonesboro, LA

Jonesboro, LA

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 $36,458 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,393. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 324 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jonesboro is $84,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,833. Median rent is $709/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Jonesboro reports 1,408 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 271% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,742/100K.

Education

10.1% of adults in Jonesboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jonesboro has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

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