City profile
Jonesboro, AR
Craighead County · Population 80,137
Jonesboro is a city in Craighead County, AR with about 80,137 residents and a typical home value near $223,000. It is 58 miles from Memphis, TN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
41°F
Summer avg
81°F
Sunny days / yr
216
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$223,200
Typical monthly housing
$1,320
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
91
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.58%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.45%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 92/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Earthquake, Tornado
Nearest major airport
67 mi to Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 30% Democratic / 68% Republican
Community
Population
80,137
Black population
22.8%
County
Craighead County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes, hail
Highlights
- About 80,137 residents
- Typical home value about $223,000
- 58 miles from Memphis, TN
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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