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Crime in Jonesboro summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Jonesboro. Key points include:
There were 3,059 total crimes in Jonesboro in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Jonesboro is 3,764.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Jonesboro is 719.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Jonesboro is 3,044.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Jonesboro is 77.64% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Jonesboro Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Jonesboro / 100k People |
Arkansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,059 | 3,764.6 | 2,508.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 585 | 719.9 | 579.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 5 | 6.2 | 7.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 50 | 61.5 | 38.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 446 | 548.9 | 463.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,474 | 3,044.7 | 1,929.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 755 | 929.2 | 352.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,538 | 1,892.8 | 1,400.0 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 181 | 222.8 | 176.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Jonesboro summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Jonesboro. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arkansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Jonesboro is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Jonesboro is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Jonesboro is $222,893.
The median income in Jonesboro is $55,424.
Jonesboro's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Jonesboro Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Jonesboro | Arkansas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 85 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 91 | 93 | 100 |
| Health | 86 | 68 | 100 |
| Housing | 92 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 92 | 92 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 92 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Jonesboro, AR Weather
The average high in Jonesboro is 70.5° and the average low is 50.0°.
There are 70.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.3 inches of precipitation each year with 3.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Jonesboro |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 50.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Jonesboro Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Jonesboro
The current population in Jonesboro is 80,137. The population has increased 23.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 80,137 | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 79,187 | 1.0% |
| 2022 | 78,379 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 77,520 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 77,391 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 76,036 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 74,710 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 73,581 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 72,638 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 71,576 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 70,217 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 69,049 | 2.2% |
| 2012 | 67,550 | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 66,096 | 2.0% |
| 2010 | 64,798 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Jonesboro
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Jonesboro is:
63.0% White with 50,515 White residents.
22.7% African American with 18,170 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 162 American Indian residents.
1.6% Asian with 1,294 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 18 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 382 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 3,576 Two Or More residents.
7.5% Hispanic with 6,020 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Jonesboro | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.0% | 67.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 22.7% | 14.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 6.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.5% | 9.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Jonesboro
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Jonesboro is 51.5% female with 41,297 female residents.
Jonesboro is 48.5% male with 38,840 male residents.
| Gender | Jonesboro | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Jonesboro for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Jonesboro completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Jonesboro completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Jonesboro completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Jonesboro completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Jonesboro completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Jonesboro completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Jonesboro completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Jonesboro completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Jonesboro completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Jonesboro | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 34.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 16.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Jonesboro, Arkansas
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7.5% of households in Jonesboro earn Less than $10,000.
6.6% of households in Jonesboro earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.6% of households in Jonesboro earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.4% of households in Jonesboro earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.8% of households in Jonesboro earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.2% of households in Jonesboro earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.3% of households in Jonesboro earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.0% of households in Jonesboro earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.0% of households in Jonesboro earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.7% of households in Jonesboro earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Jonesboro | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.5% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.6% | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.6% | 8.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.4% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.8% | 12.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.0% | 15.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.0% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.7% | 6.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
