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Jacksonville.
About
Life in Jacksonville
Jacksonville functions primarily as a residential community within the Little Rock metro area, so don't expect a downtown scene with major attractions—what you get instead is a practical place to live with reasonable commute times averaging just under 20 minutes. Housing is genuinely affordable, with median home values around $163,000 and rents hovering near $930 a month, which is refreshing if you're coming from pricier markets. The job market is stable with unemployment at 4.9%, and the community has its own school district with elementary, middle, and high schools, which matters if you have kids.
Jacksonville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
19.8%
Foreign-Born
4.7%
Broadband Internet
85.8%
of households
Population Growth
0.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.7% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Jacksonville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Jacksonville, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (27.5%), and 4.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.1%
of residents
65 and Older
11.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.7%
of households
Married Couples
41.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.56
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for AR
Rent, home values, and income in Jacksonville
In Jacksonville, home values are 13% below the AR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,057
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
49.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $171,934 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts above AR average
Unemployment in Jacksonville
Unemployment in Jacksonville is 0.8 percentage points higher than the AR average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Jacksonville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.3 min avg
How Jacksonville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Jacksonville, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT)
Small hub1.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 195% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Jacksonville runs 195% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
971.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,282.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Jacksonville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pulaski County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Pulaski County, which includes Jacksonville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2024 | 23 | Hail | None reported |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $85.7M |
| 2022 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $167,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $250,000 |
| 2020 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $356,000 |
| 2019 | 28 | Flash Flood | $2.7M |
| 2018 | 31 | Flash Flood | $155,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Pulaski County, county-wide
Air Quality55 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pulaski County, which includes Jacksonville, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
55
Good Days
114
per year
Moderate Days
247
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Pulaski County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Jacksonville has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
75°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.8"
Annual Snowfall
2.1"
Hot Days/Year
66
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
74
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
92
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 28°F | 3.55" |
| Feb | 56°F | 31°F | 4.42" |
| Mar | 65°F | 39°F | 5.20" |
| Apr | 73°F | 47°F | 5.25" |
| May | 81°F | 58°F | 6.11" |
| Jun | 89°F | 66°F | 3.64" |
| Jul | 92°F | 69°F | 3.26" |
| Aug | 92°F | 68°F | 3.82" |
| Sep | 86°F | 61°F | 3.67" |
| Oct | 76°F | 48°F | 4.17" |
| Nov | 64°F | 38°F | 5.19" |
| Dec | 54°F | 31°F | 5.05" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Jacksonville
Jacksonville has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
13.5%
of residents
Unity Health - Jacksonville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
St Vincent Medical Center/north
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Sherwood
Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.3 mi away · North Little Rock
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Childrens · ER available · 13.2 mi away · Little Rock
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Jacksonville
Jacksonville's student/teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Jacksonville (within 15 miles)
University of Arkansas Grantham
14.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 2,833 students · in-state tuition $8,520 · 19% graduate · median earnings $40,581 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
14.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 1,571 students · 85% graduate · median earnings $78,041 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 751 students · in-state tuition $13,014 · 40% graduate · median earnings $40,195 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 695 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 9% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 342 students · in-state tuition $8,760 · 34% graduate · median earnings $35,793 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 287 students · in-state tuition $6,246 · 23% graduate · median earnings $24,894 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Jacksonville
Jacksonville has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
National Historic Site
14 mi awayHot Springs National Park
National Park
58 mi awayArkansas Post National Memorial
National Memorial
77 mi awayBuffalo National River
National River
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Jacksonville
Esther D. Nixon Library
308 West Main St., Jacksonville
Cities Near Jacksonville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Jacksonville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Jacksonville FAQ
Is Jacksonville, Arkansas affordable?⌄
Jacksonville's median rent is $930/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $49,666/year. Median home value is $163,400.
Is Jacksonville, Arkansas safe?⌄
Jacksonville's violent crime rate was 971 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3282 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Jacksonville, Arkansas?⌄
Jacksonville has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Jacksonville, Arkansas?⌄
The cost of living in Jacksonville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $930/month and median household income is $49,666/year. The median home value is $163,400. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Jacksonville, Arkansas?⌄
The average commute in Jacksonville is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from