Jonesboro, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 1,657 (85% urban, 15% rural).
Population change since 2000: -10.6%
 
Males: 816  (49.2%)
Females: 841  (50.8%)
Median resident age:

41.0 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62952.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,447 (it was $30,441 in 2000)
Jonesboro:

$51,447
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,614 (it was $15,372 in 2000)

Jonesboro city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $102,071 (it was $49,600 in 2000)
Jonesboro:

$102,071
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $104,992; detached houses: $121,270; mobile homes: $39,479

Median gross rent in 2022: $673.

March 2022 cost of living index in Jonesboro: 74.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 19.0%
(19.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 25.0% for Black residents, 61.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 37.5% for American Indian residents)
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  • Races in Jonesboro, IL (2022)
    • 1,60589.6%White alone
    • 1257.0%Two or more races
    • 341.9%Hispanic
    • 160.9%American Indian alone
    • 110.6%Black alone

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Jonesboro, Illinois as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Jonesboro is 333 to 1.


Crime rates in Jonesboro by year

Type

2013

2014

2015

2017

2018

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(55.8)
3
(168.4)
1
(56.8)
1
(57.5)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
6
(335.0)
7
(392.8)
2
(113.6)
2
(115.1)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
20
(1,117)
12
(673.4)
15
(851.8)
13
(748.0)
0
(0.0)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(55.8)
5
(280.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(58.4)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index83.8110.553.449.54.7

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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Crime rate in Jonesboro detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.70
Illinois average:

2.42
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Ancestries: German (31.0%), American (24.7%), English (9.9%), European (2.9%), Irish (2.7%), Scottish (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/09/1873

Elevation: 568 feet

Land area: 1.91 square miles.

Population density: 866 people per square mile   (low).

Jonesboro, Illinois map

8 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.4%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,183 (1.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,270 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Louis, MO (97.2 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (315.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Anna, IL (1.2 miles ),
Cobden, IL (2.4 miles ),
Mill Creek, IL (2.8 miles),
Dongola, IL (2.9 miles ),
Alto Pass, IL (2.9 miles ),
Makanda, IL (3.4 miles ),
McClure, IL (3.6 miles ),
Ullin, IL (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 37.45 N, Longitude: 89.27 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 618

Distribution of median household income in Jonesboro, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Jonesboro, IL in 2022
Jonesboro satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $175,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $175,000
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $116,300
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $116,300
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $116,300
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $116,300
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $116,300
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $116,300
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $82,600
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $82,600
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $82,600
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $82,600
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $82,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Jonesboro, IL residents
Average permit cost in Jonesboro, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.6%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +34 (+1.9%).
Most common industries in Jonesboro, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (18.2%)
  • Educational services (9.6%)
  • Public administration (8.9%)
  • Construction (7.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.8%)
  • Public administration (11.5%)
  • Health care (10.4%)
  • Truck transportation (6.2%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (25.2%)
  • Educational services (16.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.0%)
  • Public administration (6.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.2%)
  • Social assistance (6.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
Most common occupations in Jonesboro, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.7%)
  • Registered nurses (6.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)

Average climate in Jonesboro, Illinois

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Tornado activity:

Jonesboro-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 81% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/6/2003, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.1 miles away from the Jonesboro city center killed 2 people and injured 33 people and caused $16 million in damages.

On 12/18/1957, a category F4 tornado 20.8 miles away from the city center killed 11 people and injured 200 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Jonesboro-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 337% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 102.4 miles away from Jonesboro center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 24.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 102.3 miles away from Jonesboro center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 68.6 miles away from Jonesboro center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 89.5 miles away from Jonesboro center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 121.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Union County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Jonesboro topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Jonesboro:

  • LINCOLN SQUARE (202 SOUTH MAIN STREET)
  • ORCHARD COURT (1430 STATE ROUTE 127 SOUTH)
  • PEACHTREE ESTATES (1370 STATE ROUTE 127 SOUTH)
  • JONESBORO REHABILITATION AND HCC (ROUTE 127, PO BOX B)

Amtrak station near Jonesboro:

  • 20 miles: CARBONDALE (401 S. ILLINOIS AVE.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Jonesboro:

  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 18 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; Full-time enrollment: 9,678)
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (about 19 miles; Carbondale, IL; FT enrollment: 14,539)
  • John A Logan College (about 23 miles; Carterville, IL; FT enrollment: 3,995)
  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 44 miles; Paducah, KY; FT enrollment: 4,107)
  • Rend Lake College (about 51 miles; Ina, IL; FT enrollment: 2,778)
  • Mineral Area College (about 72 miles; Park Hills, MO; FT enrollment: 2,837)
  • Kaskaskia College (about 77 miles; Centralia, IL; FT enrollment: 3,867)

Public elementary/middle school in Jonesboro:

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Library in Jonesboro:

  • JONESBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $10,990; Location: 412 SOUTH MAIN STREET; 7,162 books; 105 audio materials; 359 video materials; 15 state licensed databases; 1 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Jonesboro: Jonesboro City Hall (A), Jonesboro Public Library (B), Union County Courthouse (C), Union County Ambulance Service (D), Jonesboro Fire Department (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Jonesboro: First Baptist Church of Jonesboro (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Jonesboro: Lincoln Memorial Picnic Grounds (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Court: Union County - Court Reporter (311 West Market Street).

Union County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Jonesboro and their reported violations in the past:

ANNA-JONESBORO WATER COMMISSION (Population served: 36, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2012 and MAR-2012, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-11-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-11-2012), St Compliance achieved (APR-20-2012), St Public Notif received (MAR-27-2013)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.5%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.7%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
41 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

People in group quarters in Jonesboro in 2000:

  • 56 people in nursing homes
  • 31 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 25 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Banks with branches in Jonesboro (2011 data):

  • The Anna -Jonesboro National Bank: Jonesboro Branch at 1002 Public Square, branch established on 1893/01/01. Info updated 2007/05/30: Bank assets: $231.7 mil, Deposits: $200.3 mil, headquarters in Anna, IL, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Union County Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Jonesboro:

Marital status in Jonesboro, IL
  • Never married: 30.8%
  • Now married: 40.6%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 12.4%
  • Divorced: 15.6%

For population 25 years and over in Jonesboro:

  • High school or higher: 90.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
  • Unemployed: 11.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.8
Illinois average:

12.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Jonesboro
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Jonesboro, IL (based on Union County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant9,08542
Mainline Protestant1,34211
Catholic1,2002
Other51
None6,176-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

1.10 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Union County:

3.85 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
Union County:

7.15 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Union County:

9.1%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Union County:

27.6%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Union County:

14.8%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Jonesboro:

52.4%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

49.7%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Jonesboro:

28.3
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Jonesboro:

18.9%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

9.3%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Jonesboro:

6.9
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Jonesboro:

34.0%
State:

33.4%

General health condition:
This city:

58.3%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

77.6%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Jonesboro, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 15$47,156$37,7253$1,902
Water Supply 4$16,922$50,7660$0
Police Protection - Officers 3$11,543$46,1721$254
Sewerage 2$7,136$42,8160$0
Other and Unallocable 1$2,666$31,9921$585
Streets and Highways 1$3,525$42,3000$0
Local Libraries 0$0 1$1,063
Gas Supply 0$0 3$3,373
Totals for Government 26$88,947$41,0529$7,176

Jonesboro government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $474,000 ($286.06)
    General - Other: $417,000 ($251.66)
    Police Protection: $210,000 ($126.74)
    Regular Highways: $182,000 ($109.84)
    Financial Administration: $121,000 ($73.02)
    Solid Waste Management: $75,000 ($45.26)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $38,000 ($22.93)
    Libraries: $16,000 ($9.66)
    Local Fire Protection: $11,000 ($6.64)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $12,000 ($7.24)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($3.02)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $530,000 ($319.86)

Jonesboro government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $93,000 ($56.13)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $105,000 ($63.37)
    Interest Earnings: $26,000 ($15.69)
    Fines and Forfeits: $7,000 ($4.22)
  • State Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $473,000 ($285.46)
    Electric Utilities: $464,000 ($280.02)
    General Local Government Support: $359,000 ($216.66)
    Highways: $46,000 ($27.76)
    Other: $1,000 ($0.60)
  • Tax - Property: $83,000 ($50.09)
    Other License: $5,000 ($3.02)

Jonesboro government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,466,000 ($1488.23)

Strongest AM radio stations in Jonesboro:

  • WIBH (1440 AM; 0 kW; ANNA, IL; Owner: WIBH, INC.)
  • KZIM (960 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KAPE (1550 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WGGH (1150 AM; 5 kW; MARION, IL)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WPAD (1560 AM; 10 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCIL (1020 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: LYLE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Jonesboro:

  • KGMO (100.7 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KEZS-FM (102.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WKIB (96.5 FM; ANNA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS)
  • WCIL-FM (101.5 FM; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: LYLE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KRCU (90.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KREZ (104.7 FM; CHAFFEE, MO; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
  • WOOZ-FM (99.9 FM; HARRISBURG, IL; Owner: ZIMMER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KGKS (93.9 FM; SCOTT CITY, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • WUEZ (95.1 FM; CARTERVILLE, IL; Owner: ZRG OF ILLINOIS, INC.)
  • WGCF (89.3 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: CHRISTIAN BUSINESSMEN'S ASSOC, INC.)
  • WSIU (91.9 FM; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WDDD-FM (107.3 FM; MARION, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTAO-FM (105.1 FM; MURPHYSBORO, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBEL (88.5 FM; CAIRO, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KWKZ (106.1 FM; CHARLESTON, MO; Owner: ANDERSON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WVZA (92.7 FM; HERRIN, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQUL (97.7 FM; WEST FRANKFORT, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WXAN (103.9 FM; AVA, IL; Owner: HAROLD L. LAWDER)

TV broadcast stations around Jonesboro:

  • KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KBSI (Channel 23; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: KBSI LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • WSIL-TV (Channel 3; HARRISBURG, IL; Owner: WSIL-TV, INC.)
  • KCGI-CA (Channel 45; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • WTCT (Channel 27; MARION, IL; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • K47FB (Channel 47; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K69HT (Channel 69; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K65GP (Channel 65; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W10AH (Channel 10; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)

Jonesboro fatal accident list:

Aug 10, 2002 00:20 AM, Sr-127, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 20, 1997 07:35 AM, 146, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 3, 1987 01:40 PM, Heacock, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 22, 1987 02:00 AM, 146, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Nov 27, 1985 08:00 PM, 146, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 26Number of bridges
  • 157ft / 48.0mTotal length
  • $160,000Total costs
  • 25,610Total average daily traffic
  • 2,580Total average daily truck traffic
  • 32,244Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Jonesboro, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 21960-1969
  • 71980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 62000-2009
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Jonesboro, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Jonesboro)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 100 Public Square (Lat: 37.451722 Lon: -89.268694), Call Sign: KRU977, Licensee ID: L00023496,
    Assigned Frequencies: 45.5200 MHz, Grant Date: 08/16/2014, Expiration Date: 10/26/2024, Registrant: City Of Jonesboro

  • Trail Of Tears State Forest, Maintenance Shop (Lat: 37.486111 Lon: -89.358472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 21.3 m, Call Sign: WNCQ253,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.420 MHz, 159.375 MHz, 159.300 MHz, 151.445 MHz, 151.280 MHz, 151.250 MHz, Grant Date: 03/03/2015, Expiration Date: 05/07/2025, Registrant: Il State Police, 801 S 7th St - Csb Ste 300 Annex, Springfield, IL 62703, Phone: (217) 782-7347, Email:

  • 311 W Market St (Lat: 37.452556 Lon: -89.271472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 24 m, Overall height: 32 m, Call Sign: WPMD528,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.340 MHz, Grant Date: 06/22/2023, Expiration Date: 06/10/2033, Certifier: Oscar Sanders, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • Lat: 37.452861 Lon: -89.271667, Call Sign: WQWH533,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.237 MHz, 173.237 MHz, Grant Date: 02/17/2016, Expiration Date: 05/17/2016, Cancellation Date: 07/23/2016, Certifier: Scott D Harvel, Registrant: Union County Sheriff\'s Office, 309 W. Market St Rm#4, Jonesboro, IL 62952, Phone: (618) 833-5500, Fax: (618) 833-3900, Email:

  • Lat: 37.445083 Lon: -89.421944, Call Sign: WRMV288,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.582 MHz, 159.525 MHz, 153.627 MHz, Grant Date: 06/09/2021, Expiration Date: 06/09/2031, Certifier: Brandon Smithey, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • WARE, 8210 State Rt 146 West (Lat: 37.450250 Lon: -89.377306), Type: Tower, Structure height: 59.7 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: WQJR975,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6635.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/09/2008, Expiration Date: 12/09/2018, Cancellation Date: 09/10/2018, Certifier: Pamelia Y Hoof, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (678) 259-1319, Email:

  • ST03RW601, 8210 State Route 146 West (Lat: 37.450250 Lon: -89.377306), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 59.7 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: WQWG466,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/14/2015, Expiration Date: 08/14/2025, Cancellation Date: 05/12/2023, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:

  • IL11409B, 8210 State Route 146 West (Lat: 37.450250 Lon: -89.377306), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 59.7 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: WRYS867,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 09/13/2023, Expiration Date: 09/13/2033, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Jonesboro)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-160 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5681W, N5681W, N-5681W, Serial Number: 28-936, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 12/14/1962, Certificate Issue Date: 01/06/2010
    Registrant (Individual): Joshua M Lofton, 550 N Main St, Jonesboro, IL 62952
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/25/2018

2006 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2006 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 17. The highest number of reported fires - 38 took place in 2009, and the least - 5 in 2006. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Jonesboro, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (63.2%), and Outside Fires (23.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Jonesboro, IL
    • 13963.2%Structure Fires
    • 5223.6%Outside Fires
    • 2712.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 20.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Jonesboro, IL
Most common first names in Jonesboro, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William4174.4 years
James3670.2 years
Mary3477.7 years
John3275.8 years
Charles3075.6 years
Robert2273.3 years
George2174.8 years
Helen1977.9 years
Ruth1778.9 years
Bertha1483.3 years
Most common last names in Jonesboro, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Brown2673.2 years
Smith2575.1 years
Miller1982.8 years
Dillow1881.1 years
Lingle1579.8 years
Kelley1481.1 years
Spurlock1370.3 years
Turner1271.7 years
Wright1177.0 years
Davis1161.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Jonesboro, IL
  • 55.9%Utility gas
  • 37.4%Electricity
  • 6.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.7%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Jonesboro, IL
  • 48.9%Electricity
  • 48.4%Utility gas
  • 1.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.1%No fuel used


Jonesboro compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.

Jonesboro on our top lists:

  • #6 on the list of "Top 100 safest cities (lowest city-data.com crime index)"
  • #33 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
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