Jacksonville, Arkansas
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 31% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 51% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 3% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 74% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 41% of US places
- top 13% for park & nature access
- top 14% for commute time
- bottom 1% for violent crime
Jacksonville is a mid-size city in Arkansas with about 29,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include park & nature access, commute time, and walkability. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.5 in3.7 in
oppressive 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$47k23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$48kbetter than 42% of US places
Home Value$149k45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$876better than 54% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 58% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.71%better than 71% of US places
Income Tax4.40%better than 65% of US places
Sales Tax9.45%better than 4% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.74%better than 51% of US places
Unemployment8.9%better than 17% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)41°F72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation53.8 in88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.8 inbetter than 70% of US places
Sunny Days237 daysbetter than 58% of US places
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 9% of US places
Comfortable Days84 daysbetter than 55% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk71.7better than 41% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 29% of US places
School Quality51.5better than 38% of US places
Violent Crime4119/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Property Crime4661/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Community
Population29,33295th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.216th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6093rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9235th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5583rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)41.6%14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)45.0%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.2%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.8%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.4%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 86% of US places
Walkability8.3/20better than 76% of US places
Airport Distance122 mibetter than 27% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.4%better than 34% of US places
Amenities Nearby16.36better than 19% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 87% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Jacksonville an affordable place to live?
- Jacksonville is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $48k, better than 42% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jacksonville?
- The median home value in Jacksonville is $149k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jacksonville?
- Median household income in Jacksonville is $47k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jacksonville?
- Median gross rent in Jacksonville is $876 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Jacksonville safe?
- Jacksonville is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 4119/100k (better than 1%). Property crime is 4661/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jacksonville?
- Jacksonville averages 82°F in July and 41°F in January, with 53.8 in of annual precipitation and about 237 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jacksonville?
- Public-school quality in Jacksonville is below average, scoring better than 38% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Jacksonville?
- The average one-way commute in Jacksonville is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)