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Jonesboro, Arkansas

       
Total population 60,489 Average January/July temperatures 35.1° / 80.5°
Median home price $ 102,950 Annual Precipitation 48.5 in. /yr.
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Jonesboro, Arkansas

 The "city of churches" is an agricultural haven.

Cultural Attractions
Arkansas State University's history museum and theater provide the city with many of its cultural amenities.
Economy
Jonesboro relies heavily on agriculture.  It is home to one of the world's largest rice mills: Riceland Rice.
Geography
Jonesboro lies between the cotton delta to the east and an abundance of fertile rice lands to the west.
Historical
Craighead County is named after Sen. Thomas B. Craighead, who was vehemently opposed to its creation.
Recreation
The Convocation Center not only hosts Arkansas State athletics, but also has provided a venue for the Ice Capades and the Harlem Globetrotters.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 44.29 ° / 25.98 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 91.14 ° / 69.92 °
Precipitation (?) 48.5 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 32 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 135
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 175
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 102,950
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $37853.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $34591
Maximum state income tax (?) 7 %
State sales tax (?) 9 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) 2.130 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 6
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 5
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 2
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 16
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 3
Number of libraries within the county (?) 7
Number of museums within the county (?) 1
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 1
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 60,489
Population density (?) 745 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 48.4% growth
Population over 55 (?) 13,092 people
Education (?) 23 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 14
Number of clinics within the county (?) 81
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 10
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