Overview of Jonesboro, Arkansas

Jonesboro is located in the lower Mississippi Valley Region of the United States. It is the largest city in Northeast Arkansas, the fourth largest city in the state, with a population of approximately 57,435. With hardy farmland and the rolling hills of Crowley's Ridge surrounding it, Jonesboro is the best of both worlds, combining the benefits of living in a large city with the comfort of a small-town life. Jonesboro is 69 miles from Memphis, 133 miles from Little Rock, and 239 miles from St. Louis.

Jonesboro has something for everyone. Affordable housing in great neighborhoods, close ties between local churches and their surrounding communities, and the natural beauty of the area make it an ideal place to make a home and raise a family.

Located at the edge of a major rice-growing area, some say that the best duck hunting in the world is found in and around Jonesboro. In the warm months, there are many lakes to enjoy fishing, boating and swimming, as well as over 20 city parks, and golf and tennis clubs.

Jonesboro is pleased with its relationship with the business community. Jonesboro's central location, dedicated workforce, the city's industrial parks and the municipal airport are the reason companies like Nestle, Butterball, Riceland Foods, Hytrol Conveyor Company, Frito-Lay, Post General Foods, Thomas and Betts, Quebecor World and International Paper have made Jonesboro their home. Jonesboro has both a low unemployment rate and a very low income tax rate.

Jonesboro has hosted many major concerts and stage shows that take place in the Convocation Center Arena that seats 11,700 people. Jonesboro also has some spectacular annual events such as the Christmas Parade and the Lights on the Ridge, Jonesboro Main Street Celebration, and the Northeast Arkansas District Fair and Rodeo. The Fowler Center and The Forum host outstanding Broadway productions as well as concerts by The Northeast Arkansas Symphony. Checkout the local newspaper, The Sun, for information on local events. You can also watch Kait8 for news and weather.

The Arkansas State University main campus in located in the heart of Jonesboro, they offer degree programs through the doctoral level. ASU also has campuses in Beebe, Mountain Home, and Newport, where associate degree programs are offered. Heber Springs, Marked Tree, Searcy, and Paragould have partnerships with Arkansas State University as well.

Jonesboro has 2 major hospitals, St. Bernards Regional Medical Center and NEA Medical Center along with many fine physicians and other medical facilities, including a large number of specialists and specialized facilities.

Jonesboro has a vast assortment of retail stores representing all major categories of merchandise at various price levels. Jonesboro is the regional shopping area for Northeast Arkansas. Jonesboro has almost every product available in its retail offerings to make living in the area comfortable and convenient including The Mall at Turtle Creek serving Northeast Arkansas, West Tennessee and Southern Missouri.

In Jonesboro you will also find a variety of restaurants including Outback Steakhouse, Chilis, Chuck E Cheese's, Corky's Bar-B-Q, El Chico, IHOP, Ruby Tuesday, and many more.

As you can see Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas is a great place for its residents and its visitors. Our town we know as "Home."