Jonesboro, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jackson Parish County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
4,092
Population
844/sq mi density
$36,458
Median Income
$19,393 per capita
$84,000
Home Value
$141,833 Zillow
$709
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$36,458 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $709/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Jonesboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 844/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2335°N, 92.7106°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Ruston Regional (RSN) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in |
Jonesboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.1").