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Jonesboro, Arkansas: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in Jonesboro was 5.6 per 1,000 residents in 2025, close to the statewide rate (5.3). The median household income is $55,424 and the median home value is $223,200. About 80,137 people live in Jonesboro.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Jonesboro?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Jonesboro at 5.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (468 in all). For comparison, that is close to the Arkansas rate (5.3) and 71% higher than the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 4. There were also 2,006 property crimes, a rate of 24.1 per 1,000. Violent crimes fell 21% between 2021 and 2025 (591 to 468).
| Offense (2025) | Jonesboro count | Per 1,000 | Arkansas per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 468 | 5.6 | 5.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 4 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 65 | 0.78 | 0.69 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 33 | 0.40 | 0.31 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 366 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,006 | 24.1 | 16.4 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 232 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,651 | 19.8 | 12.2 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 123 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Jonesboro changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 591 | 2,469 | 11 |
| 2022 | 522 | 2,692 | 9 |
| 2023 | 520 | 2,674 | 6 |
| 2024 | 616 | 2,486 | 5 |
| 2025 | 468 | 2,006 | 4 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Jonesboro Police Department's own reports.
How does Jonesboro compare with Arkansas?
The median household income in Jonesboro is $55,424, close to the Arkansas median ($60,773). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $223,200, and half of renters pay more than $956 a month. About 80,137 people live on 80 square miles of land, roughly 1,000 per square mile. The city lies in Craighead County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Jonesboro | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 80,137 | 3,049,391 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $55,424 | $60,773 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $223,200 | $188,000 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $956 | $947 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.3% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 22.8% | 16.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 31.8% | 25.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 54.3% | 66.4% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 33.9 | 38.5 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Jonesboro?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 7 high-hazard dams in Jonesboro. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 6 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Big Creek Wid Site 21 (34 ft) and Big Creek Wid Site 19 (33 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Craighead County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Jonesboro?
No highway work zones were listed in Jonesboro city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Jonesboro?
Federal school lists place 23 public and 6 private schools within Jonesboro. 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 3 state parks or recreation areas: Crowley's Ridge State Park, Lake Frierson State Park and Lake Poinsett State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Jonesboro
Gun shops
8 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Jonesboro city limits, plus 10 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 4 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #155 (Jonesboro), Express Pawn (Jonesboro), Jim's Pawn Shop (Jonesboro), Jim's Pawn Shop LLC (Jonesboro), United Pawnbrokers INC (Jonesboro), United Police Supply INC (Jonesboro), Walmart #128 (Jonesboro) and Walmart #45 (Jonesboro).
Liquor stores
No liquor stores are on the map inside the Jonesboro city limits. Arkansas has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Jonesboro city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Jonesboro?
In 2025, Jonesboro had 5.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (468 reported), close to the Arkansas rate (5.3). The property-crime rate was 24.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Jonesboro?
$55,424 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $60,773 for Arkansas.
How much do homes cost in Jonesboro?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $223,200 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $188,000 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Jonesboro?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Craighead County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Bartlett, TN (63 mi) · Memphis, TN (63 mi) · Southaven, MS (72 mi) · Collierville, TN (77 mi) · Jackson, TN (104 mi) · Conway, AR (113 mi)
More: Arkansas statewide numbers · county page: Craighead County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Jonesboro city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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