There are 7 independent living communities serving Jonesboro, Arkansas. This includes 3 communities in Jonesboro and 4 nearby. The median daily cost of independent living in Arkansas is $52, with costs ranging between $26 and $102 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean cost of $1,567, with costs ranging from around $770 up to $3,045. The median annual cost is $18,810, which is below the US average of $23,100.
Jonesboro is a medium sized city in Craighead County in Arkansas. It is the fifth biggest city in Arkansas. The encompassing metropolitan area contains 86,747 people, but there are 77,249 living inside the city limits. Those who are 55 and over make up approximately 22% of the total community.
Jonesboro has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The average housing price in the city is $105,000, which is less than the state average of $117,000. Jonesboro has a moderate unemployment rate of about 8.83%. The city's average household income is $42,000 ($23,000 per capita), vs the average of $35,000 for the entire state of Arkansas.
Jonesboro has mild average temperatures, with very mild winters and balmy summers. The city receives high levels of rainfall each year. Jonesboro has good air quality ratings and a high rate of crime compared to other cities in the US.