Living in Jonesboro
Jonesboro is more than home to us. It’s where opportunity meets community. With a
growing population, low cost of living, and a strong sense of pride, it offers the
best of both worlds: small-town friendliness with big-city convenience.
A Thriving College Town in the Heart of Northeast Arkansas
Located on the scenic rise of Crowley’s Ridge, Jonesboro is a unique and beautiful
place to live, study, and grow.
Jonesboro By The Numbers
- Population: 80,650 (2023)
- Mean Daily Max Temp: 69.6° F
- Mean Daily Min Temp: 48.2° F
- Cost of Living Index: 86.9
- School Districts: 5
- Major Hospitals: 2
Central Location
With interstate and four-lane highway connectivity in every direction, Jonesboro is
centrally located and easily accessible. The city is also served by the Jonesboro
Municipal Airport (JBR), offering regional flights and charter services. Whether you're
driving or flying, it’s easy to connect with major markets, including:
- Memphis, TN: 1 hour
- Little Rock, AR: 2 hours
- St. Louis, MO: 4 hours
- Nashville, TN: 4 hours
Stay & Dine With Us
Whether you're visiting for a campus tour, cheering on the Red Wolves, or exploring Northeast Arkansas, Jonesboro offers a wide variety of hotels, restaurants, and local favorites. From cozy cafés to familiar chains and unique regional eats, there's something for every taste and budget.
For listings, reviews, and travel tips, visit the Jonesboro Tourism & Visitors Bureau.
Explore Northeast Arkansas Life in Jonesboro
Whether you’re here for four years or for life, Jonesboro offers a warm welcome and
plenty to do. Discover a city that celebrates its roots, embraces growth, and supports
the Red Wolves every step of the way.
A Town That Welcomes You In
From outdoor recreation to local eats and live music, Jonesboro has something for
everyone.
Residing on the Ridge
Jonesboro’s setting atop Crowley’s Ridge sets it apart. This ancient geological formation gives the city gentle hills, rich greenery, and stunning parks like Craighead Forest—one of the largest municipal parks in the state. The Ridge’s unique ecology includes trees more commonly found in the Appalachian Mountains, giving Jonesboro an outdoorsy charm in the middle of the Delta.
Jonesboro’s setting atop Crowley’s Ridge sets it apart. This ancient geological formation gives the city gentle hills, rich greenery, and stunning parks like Craighead Forest—one of the largest municipal parks in the state. The Ridge’s unique ecology includes trees more commonly found in the Appalachian Mountains, giving Jonesboro an outdoorsy charm in the middle of the Delta.
Craighead Forest Park
Enjoy hiking, biking, and fishing at Craighead Forest Park, or explore nearby trails and green spaces that surround campus and stretch across the region.
Enjoy hiking, biking, and fishing at Craighead Forest Park, or explore nearby trails and green spaces that surround campus and stretch across the region.
A Thriving Downtown
Historic Downtown Jonesboro features restaurants, local shops, coffeehouses, and live events—just minutes from A-State’s campus.
Historic Downtown Jonesboro features restaurants, local shops, coffeehouses, and live events—just minutes from A-State’s campus.
Top-Rated School Districts
With five school districts, safe neighborhoods, sports programs, and community events, Jonesboro is a great place to raise a family or put down roots after graduation.
With five school districts, safe neighborhoods, sports programs, and community events, Jonesboro is a great place to raise a family or put down roots after graduation.
The Hub of NEA
As the fifth-largest city in the state, Jonesboro is a regional hub for healthcare, entertainment, education, and industry.
As the fifth-largest city in the state, Jonesboro is a regional hub for healthcare, entertainment, education, and industry.