At a Glance
Median Income
$17,716
$18,911 per capita
Home Value
$122,500
Zillow: $127,672
Median Rent
$515/mo
39.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
107/100K
1,611/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
50.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Jonesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jonesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jonesville a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jonesville residents earn a median household income of $17,716 , which is 76% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,911. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 50.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 522 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jonesville is $122,500 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,672. Median rent is $515/month, with 39.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Jonesville reports 107 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,611/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.2% of adults in Jonesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jonesville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,290
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density1,162/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
F
Median Income$17,716
Per Capita$18,911
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty50.2%
County GDP$567M
Avg Weekly Wage$868
Housing
C+
Home Value$122,500
Rent$515
Ownership30.2%
Zillow$127,672
Housing Units665
Rent Burden39.8%
Crime
F
Violent107/100K
Property1,611/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death13,059/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain49.7 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,450 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute20 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Jonesville was founded in 1794.
The median home in Jonesville was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
40.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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