The City of Jacksonville is located in the central part of Arkansas in Pulaski County. On U. S. Highway 67/167, the city is 15 miles northeast of Interstate 30 and Interstate 40.
First settled around 1823, Jacksonville is a warm and friendly community.
With a "Just Right" location, Jacksonville is within 15 minutes of the state capital's major attractions -- Alltel Arena, the River Market, the Clinton Presidential Center and Park, the Statehouse Convention Center, Robinson Auditorium, the Arts Center and much more.
Jacksonville is ideal for day trips. Go in any direction and find incredible beauty within a short drive. Visit mountains with sunrise and sunset points, antique car museums, rivers for trout fishing, five recreational lakes, clear streams, cotton and rice fields, wildlife preserves, national and state parks, live caves, hot springs, bath houses, Indian burial grounds, and Civil War trails. Small towns on your way will offer historic sites, antiques and shopping.
Take a peek into the future -- schedule a tour of Little Rock Air Force Base. Located in the City of Jacksonville, the base is the world’s largest C-130 training facility. An annual air show brings together a wide variety of aircrafts in demonstrations and static displays.
Jacksonville maintains the unique surroundings of a small town environment, while being near Little Rock's amenities. The city and its citizens have exemplified strength, pride, and the ability to work together. It is commitment such as this that causes Jacksonville to stand tall above the rest.
Housing Cost
The average home price is $85,700 while houses range from $30,000 to $350,000.
Demographics
Jacksonville has a population of 30,367 and covers 26.4 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 264 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 72076 - Area code: 501
Climate
Jacksonville, AR climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 91.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 24.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 25 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 24 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Jacksonville is 48.38 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is November with an average rainfall of 5.36 Inches.
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