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Jonesboro, IL
City in Union County, Illinois.
Population
1,870
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
692
ZIP codes
0
Jonesboro and its ZIP codes
Jonesboro at a glance
- Jonesboro is about 3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,500 a year, 30% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,400 (60% below Illinois) and median rent is $688 a month.
Local data for Jonesboro, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jonesboro, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,500
Poverty rate
20.9%
Median home value
$106,400
Median rent
$688/mo
Homeownership
77.3%
Bachelor's or higher
29.2%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
17.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (345), Irish Americans (186), Italian Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Jonesboro.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,695
5,238 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,748
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$114M
FY 2026, $6,611 per person
How people get to work
Jonesboro, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit3.2%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 17.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jonesboro, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
721
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
46
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 25°F
51.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jonesboro, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Jonesboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AnnaCity | 1.9 mi | 3.7 |
| CobdenVillage | 5.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Mill CreekVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| DongolaVillage | 8.5 mi | 1.1 |
| Alto PassVillage | 9 mi | 2.1 |
| MakandaVillage | 12 mi | 5.3 |
| UllinVillage | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| McClureVillage | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| TammsVillage | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| CypressVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| East Cape GirardeauVillage | 16 mi | 2 |
| BuncombeVillage | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| PulaskiVillage | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| Grand TowerCity | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| Cape Girardeau, MOCity | 19 mi | 29.3 |
| CarbondaleCity | 19 mi | 17.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jonesboro, IL in?
- Jonesboro is in Union County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Jonesboro, IL?
- About 1,870 people live in Jonesboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jonesboro?
- Nearby places include Anna (1.9 mi), Cobden (5.7 mi), Mill Creek (7.7 mi), Dongola (8.5 mi), Alto Pass (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023