Why visit Jonesboro
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 144 places to eat, 23 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Arkansas State University, Malco Hollywood Cinema, West Washington Avenue Historic District and Bell House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Jonesboro
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About Jonesboro
Jonesboro () is a city in and it is one of two county seats of Craighead County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 78,579 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 83,296 in 2025, making it the fifth-most-populous city in Arkansas. Located on Crowley's Ridge in the northeastern part of the state. Jonesboro is the home of Arkansas State University and is the cultural and economic center of Northeast Arkansas.
From the Wikipedia article Jonesboro, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Arkansas State University
School · 1.5 mi
Public university in Arkansas, United States
Malco Hollywood Cinema
Cinema and theater · 1.1 mi
2407 West Parker Road, Jonesboro
The Foundation of Arts- Forum Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.9 mi
115 East Monroe Avenue, Jonesboro
Museums and landmarks19
West Washington Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Jonesboro, Arkansas, listed on the NRHP in Craighead County, Arkansas
Bell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Berger House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Craighead County, Arkansas
Berger-Graham House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Jonesboro, Arkansas, listed on the NRHP in Craighead County, Arkansas
C.A. Stuck and Sons Lumber
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Sawmill in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Community Center No. 1
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Community center in Jonesboro, United States of America
Craighead County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Courthouse in Arkansas, United States
Edward L. Westbrooke Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Building in Jonesboro, United States of America
Frierson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Home Ice Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic industrial building at 700 Cate Avenue in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Jonesboro U.S. Post Office and Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic building in Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA
Mercantile Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Bank building in Jonesboro, Arkansas
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
Craighead Forest Park
Park · 3.3 mi
4910 South Culberhouse Road, Jonesboro
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Rev. Lewellen Park
Park · 2.5 mi
102 West Allen Avenue, Jonesboro
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes144
Pastaria
Restaurant · Italian · 1.0 mi
Pastaria , founded in 2026 in Jonesboro, AR, brings the authentic flavors of Italy to the greater surrounding area. Specializing in...
1320 Red Wolf Boulevard, Jonesboro
Su 11:00-16:00; Mo-Tu closed; We-Sa 11:00-21:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
2621 Phillips Drive, Jonesboro
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
132 more on the map.
History
The Jonesboro area was first inhabited for thousands of years by indigenous peoples. At the time of the European encounter, historic tribes included the Osage, Caddo, and Quapaw. The name for the state of Arkansas comes from the Quapaw language. The French and Spanish traders and trappers had relations with those groups.
After the United States acquired this territory in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, American settlers eventually made their way to an area near Jonesboro. They began exploring, hunting, trapping, and trading with local Indian tribes. The permanent settlement of Jonesboro was established shortly after 1859, when Craighead County was established.
In 1859, land was taken from nearby Greene, Mississippi, and Poinsett Counties and was used to form Craighead County. Jonesboro was designated as the original county seat. As the population increased to the west of the county, Lake City was named as the second seat. Jonesboro had 150 residents in 1859. It was named after State Senator William A. Jones in recognition of his support for the formation of Craighead County. Originally spelled Jonesborough, the city name was later shortened to its present-day spelling.
From the History section of Jonesboro, Arkansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay23
Embassy Suites by Hilton Jonesboro Red Wolf Convention Center
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
223 Red Wolf Boulevard, Jonesboro
Churches and places of worship89
Jonesboro Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 3.6 mi
2317 West Washington Avenue, Jonesboro
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.3 mi
301 East Highland Drive, Jonesboro
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.9 mi
1101 East Highland Drive, Jonesboro
Newman Center
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.3 mi
2800 East Johnson Avenue, Jonesboro
Shopping35
Gas and EV charging27
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media
School · 2.2 mi
2309 Fox Meadow Ln, Jonesboro
Healthcare17
Outpatient Surgery Center of Jonesboro
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
1100 East Matthews Avenue, Jonesboro
Apache Drive Children's Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
3203 Methodist Drive, Jonesboro
NEA Baptist - Enterprise Drive
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
909 Enterprise Drive, Jonesboro
Map of Jonesboro
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 30°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 34°F | 3.8 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 41°F | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 50°F | 5.2 in |
| May | 81°F | 60°F | 5.2 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 68°F | 3.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 70°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 62°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 40°F | 4.4 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 33°F | 4.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jonesboro Muni Ap (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Craighead County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-04-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-12-23: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-05-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds (Tornado)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Brookland 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Bay 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Trumann 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Harrisburg 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Paragould 19 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
- Hoxie 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Walnut Ridge 24 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Lepanto 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Marked Tree 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- Leachville 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Jonesboro, AR 007, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jonesboro, AR 008, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jonesboro, AR 010, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Jonesboro, AR 005, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iberia Bank, Jonesboro AR January 2015, William Julius Allen, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jonesboro, AR 013, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Corey in Jonesboro, AR, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Jonesboro, AR 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jonesboro AR West Washington Ave Historic District 2, Thomas R Machnitzki ([email protected]), CC BY 3.0
- Jonesboro AR historic Bell House 303 Cherry St, Thomas R Machnitzki ([email protected]), CC BY 3.0
- Court house Jonesboro AR 2012-08-26 005, Thomas R Machnitzki ([email protected]), CC BY 3.0
- Downtown Jonesboro AR 015, Thomas R Machnitzki ([email protected]), CC BY 3.0
- Oaklawn Cemetery Jonesboro AR 012, Thomas R Machnitzki ([email protected]), CC BY 3.0
- Pintalia delicata, Gordon C. Snelling, CC BY 4.0
- Kretzschmaria deusta 38231061, Gordon C. Snelling, CC BY 4.0
- ISS029-E-29244 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- DJI 0164-HDR-Edit, Mlnail, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Bernards Medical Center Main Entrance, Mitchell Nail, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Loxosceles reclusa 214674514, Joseph McPhail, CC BY 4.0
- Centennial Bank Stadium at A-State, LCARK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gordius robustus 116582007, Gordon C. Snelling, CC BY 4.0
- Lioptilodes albistriolatus - iNaturalist 225244784, Joseph McPhail, CC BY 4.0
- Steinchisma hians 232199776, Joseph McPhail, CC BY 4.0
- Epipagis fenestralis 278754526, Joseph McPhail, CC BY 4.0
- Sphaeroderus indianae, Gordon C. Snelling, CC BY 4.0
- Dectes texanus 141798175, Gordon C. Snelling, CC BY 4.0
- Erigeron divaricatus 538330319, camber13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ambystoma texanum 60872669, Gordon C. Snelling, CC BY 4.0
- Leptostylus transversus 118484049, Gordon C. Snelling, CC BY 4.0
- Acanthocinus obsoletus 246618419, Gordon C. Snelling, CC BY 4.0
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