Jonesboro, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
79,187 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,559 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$213,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$425 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$782 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Craighead County
5
Jonesboro Metro Area
5
Arkansas
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Craighead County
7
Jonesboro Metro Area
7
Arkansas
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 1 36
Feb 3 1 40
Mar 4 0 49
Apr 4 0 59
May 4 0 68
Jun 3 0 77
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 3 0 79
Sep 3 0 71
Oct 4 0 60
Nov 4 0 49
Dec 4 0 39

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, AR State Senate District 20, AR State House District 36, AR
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Schools

Visual & Performing Art Magnet
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Douglas Macarthur Jhs
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Crowley's Ridge College
18 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Williams Baptist University
26 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Bernards Medical Center
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
19 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
24 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
67 miles, S • 2.8 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
115 miles, NE • 1 star
Barkley Regional Airport
136 miles, E • 1 star
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