Jacksonville is a small city of 29,332 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $47,121
and a 8.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jacksonville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Jacksonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Jacksonville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.1
Jacksonville's overall cost of living index is 89.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jacksonville costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jacksonville, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$148,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$876
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
48.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,121
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Jacksonville's violent crime rate is 949.7 per 100,000 residents
— 150% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
949.7 /100k
Property Crime
3960.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jacksonville is served primarily by JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Jacksonville, AR
National Avg
School District
JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jacksonville sees average highs of 48.9°F in January
and 91.0°F in July,
with 53.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.8 inches of snow per year.
Jacksonville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jacksonville roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $148,600 and median rent is $876/month.
Jacksonville's violent crime rate is 949.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3960.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jacksonville are operated by JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 24.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jacksonville, AR has a population of 29,332, a median household income of $47,121, and an unemployment rate of 8.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Jacksonville averages 48.9°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.8 inches
with about 3.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jacksonville, AR is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 72076, 72099.
The population of Jacksonville, Arkansas is 29,332 with a median age of 33.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jacksonville: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $148,600, median household income $47,121, crime index 225 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jacksonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
