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Jonesboro, Louisiana

town · Jackson Parish

At a glance

4,063
Population
$80,300
Median home value (all homes)
74% below U.S. median
$119,154
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$705/mo
Median rent
48% below U.S. median
$41,786
Median household income
47% below U.S. median
18.3 min
Average commute
79.6%
Homes with broadband
70.11%
Locations with fiber available
6.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 81 — 19% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing56% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities1% below
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost39% below
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college19 mi
Nearest community college40 mi
Nearest technical college39 mi
High school graduates81.4%
College graduates13.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region North Louisiana Economic Partnership
state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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