Why visit Jonesboro
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 5 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Stinson Memorial Library and Union County Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Jonesboro
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Jonesboro
Jonesboro () is a city in Union County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Jonesboro had a population of 1,711. It is the county seat of Union County. The city is known for being tied to its close neighbor Anna, together known as Anna-Jonesboro.
From the Wikipedia article Jonesboro, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Stinson Memorial Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Library in Anna, Illinois
409 South Street, Anna
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay1
History
Jonesboro was named for Doctor Jones, a pioneer settler. It was the location of the third of the Lincoln-Douglas debates, on September 15, 1858. The Trail of Tears State Forest is nearby.
From the History section of Jonesboro, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship13
St. Anne's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
St. Paulus Evangelisch Lutherischen Gemeinde
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare1
Map of Jonesboro
37 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 25°F | 3.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 29°F | 3.4 in | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 37°F | 4.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 46°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 56°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 67°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 59°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 48°F | 3.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 37°F | 4.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 30°F | 4.1 in | 2.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Anna 2 Nne Hcn (3 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
Union County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-06-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2009-07-02: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2009-03-02: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Anna 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Cobden 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Goreville 18 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Cape Girardeau 19 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Carbondale 19 mi north, about 30 min by car
- Vienna 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Jackson 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Murphysboro 22 mi north, about 36 min by car
- Scott City 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Carterville 24 mi northeast, about 38 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
- Union County Courthouse in Jonesboro, Nyttend, Public domain
- Stinson Memorial Library, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Paulus Evangelisch Lutherischen Gemeinde, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Anna, Nyttend, Public domain
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