What is it like living in Jonesboro Arkansas?

Jonesboro is in Craighead County and is one of the best places to live in Arkansas. Living in Jonesboro offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Jonesboro there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Jonesboro and residents tend to lean conservative.

Is Jonesboro Arkansas a safe place to live?

With a crime rate of 46 per one thousand residents, Jonesboro has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes – from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One’s chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 22.

What is Jonesboro Arkansas known for?

Jonesboro, seat of Craighead County, is the largest city in northeast Arkansas. Jonesboro also is known as the “City of Churches.” The First Baptist Church and First Methodist Church are among the two oldest churches, coming to the city between 1911 and 1916.

How much does it cost to live in Jonesboro Arkansas?

Jonesboro cost of living is 80.4

COST OF LIVING	Jonesboro	Arkansas
Health	88.8	86.5
Housing	60.9	55.7
Median Home Cost	$169,200	$145,300
Utilities	93.9	95.6

Is Jonesboro a good area?

Jonesboro consistently ranks as one of the most cost effective places to live in the country. In the most recent national ranking we were 12 percent below the national average and our utility rates are among the lowest in the country.

How big is Jonesboro AR?

80.73 mi²
Jonesboro/Area

Is Jonesboro a bad area?

The overall crime rate in Jonesboro is 76\% higher than the national average. For every 100,000 people, there are 13.68 daily crimes that occur in Jonesboro. Jonesboro is safer than 13\% of the cities in the United States. In Jonesboro you have a 1 in 21 chance of becoming a victim of any crime.

Is Jonesboro a bad neighborhood?

Jonesboro is in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning 83\% of cities are safer and 17\% of cities are more dangerous. The rate of crime in Jonesboro is 48.26 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Jonesboro generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest.

What percentage of Jonesboro is black?

20.04\%
Jonesboro Demographics White: 71.84\% Black or African American: 20.04\% Two or more races: 2.88\%

Is Jonesboro Arkansas a dry county?

Tidbit (adult beverages edition): Jonesboro is a dry county, meaning that the sale and on-site consumption of alcohol is allowed only at special private clubs with a liquor license.

What is the racial makeup of Jonesboro AR?

Jonesboro Demographics White: 71.84\% Black or African American: 20.04\% Two or more races: 2.88\% Other race: 2.69\%