How long is the commute from Jonesboro, AR?
Workers who live in Jonesboro, AR take an average of 18.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
7.7% work from home.
7.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.0 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Households without a car
- 7.6%
How people in Jonesboro get to work
| Means of transportation | Jonesboro | Craighead County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.1% (±2.3 points) | 81.5% | 78.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.6% (±1.7 points) | 9.6% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.5 points) | 0.8% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.7% (±1.6 points) | 6.8% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Jonesboro, the average commute is lower than in Craighead County (19.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Arkansas (22.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Jonesboro, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Craighead County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Arkansas (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Craighead County, Jonesboro ranks 8 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 417 of 491.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Jonesboro
| Vehicles available | Jonesboro | Craighead County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% (±1.5 points) | 6.4% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.0% (±2.6 points) | 35.5% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.4% (±2.3 points) | 35.9% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.1% (±1.8 points) | 22.2% | 23.2% | 21.9% |
In Jonesboro, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Craighead County (6.4%).
It is also higher than in Arkansas (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Jonesboro
| Jonesboro | Craighead County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.7% (±1.6 points) | 6.8% (±1.3 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% (±1.2 points) | 94.8% (±0.9 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.7% (±2.2 points) | 88.0% (±1.6 points) | 86.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Jonesboro, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Craighead County (88.0%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (86.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Jonesboro
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | — | 18.0 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Brookland | 8.0 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Bay | 8.7 mi | 16.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bono | 9.3 mi | 27.9 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Lake City | 13 mi | 21.3 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Trumann | 13 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Cash | 14 mi | 26.9 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Sedgwick | 15 mi | 24.0 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Black Oak | 17 mi | 26.8 minutes (±8.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Brookland, AR (22.1 minutes), Bono, AR (27.9 minutes), Lake City, AR (21.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Craighead County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cash | 26.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 | Black Oak | 26.8 minutes (±8.0) |
| 4 | Monette | 24.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 5 | Caraway | 22.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 6 | Brookland | 22.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 7 | Lake City | 21.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 8 | Jonesboro | 18.0 minutes (±0.8) |
| 9 | Bay | 16.7 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Craighead County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Jonesboro
How long is the average commute in Jonesboro?
Workers who live in Jonesboro, AR take an average of 18.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Jonesboro without a car?
7.6% of households in Jonesboro have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Jonesboro?
7.7% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Jonesboro worked from home, and 87.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jonesboro city, Arkansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jonesboro city, Arkansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jonesboro city, Arkansas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Jonesboro city, Arkansas (place:35710, in state:05).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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