Jonesboro, LA

Jonesboro, Louisiana

Jonesboro, Louisiana, in Jackson county, is 39 miles SW of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 222 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are an estimated 3,914 people in the town.

The People and Families of Jonesboro

In Jonesboro, about 42% of adults are married. In Jonesboro, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Jonesboro has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jonesboro had a median family income of $28,048.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($750) in Jonesboro. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Jonesboro Housing

Approximately 60% of housing in Jonesboro is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the town. Property taxes are a bit high in Jonesboro, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Jonesboro, 96% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 6%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Jonesboro, LA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Jonesboro Almanac

Jonesboro Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Jonesboro Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Jonesboro, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Jonesboro Public Libraries

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Jonesboro Hospitals

JACKSON PARISH HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
165 BEECH SPRINGS ROAD
(318) 259-4435
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Jonesboro

Jonesboro High Schools (2004)

WESTON HIGH SCHOOL
213 HIGHWAY 505
318-259-7313
Serves 502 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

JONESBORO-HODGE HIGH SCHOOL
225 PERSHING HIGHWAY
318-259-4138
Serves 398 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Jonesboro Colleges

(List of All Louisiana Colleges)

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