Jonesboro, Arkansas
Among the top 8% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 52% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 6% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 0% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 92% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 41% of US places
- top 7% for commute time
- top 14% for cost of living
- bottom 3% for violent crime
Jonesboro is a mid-size city in Arkansas with about 78,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, cost of living, and walkability. It rates lower on sales tax and violent crime.
Official websitejonesboro.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.0 in3.4 in
muggy 89%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$51k30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 86% of US places
Home Value$196k60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$871better than 55% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 51% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.60%better than 81% of US places
Income Tax4.40%better than 65% of US places
Sales Tax9.45%better than 4% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.82%better than 50% of US places
Unemployment6.7%better than 27% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)39°F68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation48.5 in73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.9 inbetter than 70% of US places
Sunny Days201 daysbetter than 21% of US places
Summer Humidity70°Fbetter than 14% of US places
Comfortable Days72 daysbetter than 26% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk94.1better than 5% of US places
Air Quality50 AQIbetter than 23% of US places
School Quality41.2better than 17% of US places
Violent Crime2667/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Property Crime3371/100kbetter than 5% of US places
Community
Population78,37998th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.818th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4881st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9234th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3662nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)65.9%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)21.7%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.8%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.6%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.9%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 93% of US places
Walkability9.4/20better than 83% of US places
Airport Distance66 mibetter than 57% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.3%better than 47% of US places
Amenities Nearby12.12better than 16% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 78% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Jonesboro an affordable place to live?
- Jonesboro is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 86% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jonesboro?
- The median home value in Jonesboro is $196k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jonesboro?
- Median household income in Jonesboro is $51k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jonesboro?
- Median gross rent in Jonesboro is $871 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Jonesboro safe?
- Jonesboro is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2667/100k (better than 3%). Property crime is 3371/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jonesboro?
- Jonesboro averages 82°F in July and 39°F in January, with 48.5 in of annual precipitation and about 201 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jonesboro?
- Public-school quality in Jonesboro is below average, scoring better than 17% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Jonesboro?
- The average one-way commute in Jonesboro is 18 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)