Jonesboro is a city in Craighead County, Arkansas. Jonesboro is the county seat, the largest city in northeast Arkansas, and the fifth most populous city in the state. Jonesboro has over seventy-five churches, earning it the nickname "The City of Churches".
The Jonesboro region is a proven leader in a number of categories attractive to business, including geography, favorable climate, viable economy, advantageous tax structure, affordable housing, low crime rate, growing medical community, opportunity for education, expanding retail and industrial community, recreational opportunities, cultural, sports and civic organizations, plus low utility costs. Jonesboro is the home of Arkansas State University.
Jonesboro is pleased with its relationship with the business community. Jonesboro's central location, dedicated workforce, the city's industrial parks and the municipal airport are the reason companies like Nestle, Butterball, Riceland Foods, Hytrol Conveyor Company, Frito-Lay, Post General Foods, Thomas and Betts, Quebecor World and International Paper have made Jonesboro their home. Jonesboro has both a low unemployment rate and a very low income tax rate.
The Arkansas State University main campus in located in the heart of Jonesboro, they offer degree programs through the doctoral level. ASU also has campuses in Beebe, Mountain Home, and Newport, where associate degree programs are offered. Heber Springs, Marked Tree, Searcy, and Paragould have partnerships with Arkansas State University as well.
Jonesboro has 2 major hospitals, St. Bernards Regional Medical Center and NEA Medical Center along with many fine physicians and other medical facilities, including a large number of specialists and specialized facilities.
Jonesboro has a vast assortment of retail stores representing all major categories of merchandise at various price levels. Jonesboro is the regional shopping area for Northeast Arkansas. Jonesboro has almost every product available in its retail offerings to make living in the area comfortable and convenient including The Mall at Turtle Creek serving Northeast Arkansas, West Tennessee and Southern Missouri.
Industries located in Jonesboro find a highly productive, motivated work force, cooperative local officials, a favorable tax structure, and a central location. The Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce, working with local businesses and professionals, and with local and state officials, comprise an active, effective industrial recruitment team. Their objectives are not limited to attracting new industries, but also include rendering vital help to existing industries. Such help may involve many aspects such as expansion, utilization of excess plant capacity, coordination of efforts to improve infrastructure serving plant sites and more.
Housing Cost
Jonesboro has something for everyone. Affordable housing in great neighborhoods, close ties between local churchesand their surrounding communities, and the natural beauty of the area make it an ideal place to make a home and raise a family.
Single-Family, Multi-Family, Condos, Lots and Acreage are available. Homes Range from $40,000 to $1,000,000.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2005: 59,358. Jonesboro covers 73.3 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 330 feet above sea level.
Climate
Jonesboro, 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 91.60 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 24.40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 21 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Jonesboro is 48.83 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is November with an average rainfall of 5.48 Inches.
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