Jonesboro, AR

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Introduction to Jonesboro, Arkansas

Jonesboro, Arkansas, in Craighead county, is 60 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 55,515 people in the city.

Jonesboro History

Indian tribes including the Caddo, Osage, and Quapaw tribes were the first inhabitants of the Jonesboro area. White settlers later came to the area and began trading, hunting, and trapping with the local Indians. Around 1815, a permanent settlement was set up in Jonesboro. In 1859, Craighead County was formed and Jonesboro was the original county seat. State Senator William A. Jones extended his support for the formation of Craighead County in the legislature, and in recognition of his effort, Jonesboro was named after him.

Jonesboro and nearby Attractions

• Hampson Museum
• Hemingway - Pfeiffer Museum
• Parkin Archeological State Park
• Memphis Zoo

Things To Do In Jonesboro

While staying in the city, you can visit Craighead Forest County Park and the West Washington Avenue Historic District. It is also worth visting the many churches in the city. Crowley’s Ridge State Park and Lake Frierson State Park offer facilities for camping, boating, trail, and fishing. One can shop at the Airport Center Shopping Center, Highland Square Shopping Center, West Mart Center Shopping Center, Indian Mall Shopping Center, and Caraway Plaza Shopping Center.

Jonesboro Transportation

The Millington Muni Airport is nearby.

Jonesboro Higher Education

Arkansas State University-Main Campus, University of Memphis, South west Tennessee Community College-Union Campus, and several other colleges and universities offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

Jonesboro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 4%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 12%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 16%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Jonesboro, AR

Comparing Jonesboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Jonesboro Almanac

Jonesboro Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Jonesboro Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Jonesboro Public Libraries

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Jonesboro Hospitals

NEA MEDICAL CENTER
(Proprietary)
3024 STADIUM BOULEVARD
(870) 972-7000
Emergency Service: Yes

SURGICAL HOSPITAL OF JONESBORO, LLC,THE
(Proprietary)
909 ENTERPRISE DRIVE
(870) 336-1100
Emergency Service: Yes

ST BERNARDS MEDICAL CTR
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
225 E JACKSON
(870) 972-4100
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Jonesboro

Wal-Mart in Jonesboro

Jonesboro High Schools (2004)

JONESBORO HIGH SCHOOL
301 HURRICANE DRIVE
870-933-5881
Serves 1,014 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

VALLEY VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
2118-B VALLEY VIEW DR.
870-935-6361
A Title I school.
Serves 688 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
1630 HWY. 91 W.
870-935-7501
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 591 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

NETTLETON HIGH SCHOOL
4201 CHIEFTAIN LANE
870-910-7805
Serves 498 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

JONESBORO AREA TECHNICAL CENTER
1727 SOUTH MAIN
870-933-5891
A Vocational School

Jonesboro Colleges

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Arkansas State University System Office

Arkansas State University-Main Campus

(List of All Arkansas Colleges)

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