Jonesboro Arkansas Map

About Jonesboro, Arkansas

Jonesboro is a locality in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of 80,137. The population density is 381.4 people per km². Jonesboro is located at 35.8423°N, 90.7043°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72467.

Jonesboro rests on a gentle rise, the land here a soft, rolling expanse that slopes toward the St. Francis River. It lies 18.9 miles south-west of Paragould, AR (from Paragould, AR: bearing 218°T), and is situated 7.9 miles west-south-west of Brookland. The soil, a rich alluvial deposit, cradles fields that stretch to the horizon, their green hues shifting with the season, from the pale emerald of young corn to the deep, burnished gold of ripening wheat. Oak and hickory trees, their branches reaching wide, punctuate the landscape, offering shade to the scattered farmhouses and glimpses of a sky that often seems impossibly vast, especially in the hush of late afternoon when the light softens to a honeyed glow. The air itself carries a certain weight, humid and carrying the scent of sun-baked earth and distant blossoms, a constant reminder of the fertile ground that defines this part of Arkansas. This is a place shaped by water and agriculture, where the legacy of cotton fields and the quiet industry of farming still echo. Jonesboro’s growth has been steady, a testament to its position as a regional hub for Northeast Arkansas, a role cemented by the presence of Arkansas State University, which infuses the city with a youthful energy and intellectual hum. The economy, while diversifying, retains its agricultural roots, evident in the silos that dot the landscape and the lively farmers' markets that spring up in warmer months, offering the bounty of the surrounding countryside. The St. Francis River, though not a grand waterway, has always been a lifeblood, shaping the terrain and influencing the settlement patterns that led to the development of Jonesboro as a crossroads of commerce and community.

About This Jonesboro Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jonesboro, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.842297, -90.704279. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Jonesboro and Craighead County.

Detailed location data for Jonesboro includes the ZIP code (72401), telephone area code (501), county seat of Craighead County (Jonesboro), and school district assignment (Nettleton School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Jonesboro is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.