Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Arkansas Overview

Jacksonville faces challenges across several categories, earning a F grade (38.8/100) and ranking #16 of 20 cities in Arkansas. Even so, the city scores 85/100 in Affordability — a relative bright spot compared to its Safety score of 12/100.

Income & Employment in Jacksonville

Jacksonville’s median income of $46,947 is 17% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.2% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 3.9%.

Safety in Jacksonville

With a violent crime rate of 1126.2 per 100,000, Jacksonville exceeds the Arkansas average of 579. Safety is a factor prospective residents should weigh carefully. The property crime rate is 4301.1 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Jacksonville

Jacksonville has a cost of living index of 99.2 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $155,300. Median monthly rent is $913. Renters spend 23.3% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Jacksonville

The adult obesity rate in Jacksonville is 41.5%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 12.8%. Residents report an average of 19.8 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Arkansas ranks #49 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Jacksonville

Jacksonville has a high school graduation rate of 81.7%. The student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Per-pupil spending is $11,546. The city has 8 public schools serving 3,781 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Jacksonville

Jacksonville enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 64°F. Summers average 81.3°F. Winters average 47.8°F. Annual precipitation is 48.6 inches.

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