Health Profile of Jonesboro, Arkansas
Jonesboro Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Jonesboro Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Jonesboro | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.7 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.0% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Jonesboro is 75.7 years, about 0.2 years longer than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years. The uninsured rate is about the same as in Arkansas, at 9.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.0% of residents, lower than the Arkansas average of 22.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
17,881 residents in Jonesboro are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,191 394 men · 797 women
- 75–84 2,605 994 men · 1,611 women
- 65–74 4,462 1,927 men · 2,535 women
- 50–64 9,623 4,482 men · 5,140 women
Younger residents
14,040 residents in Jonesboro are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,235 2,227 boys · 2,008 girls
- 7–12 4,246 2,229 boys · 2,017 girls
- 3–7 3,228 1,722 boys · 1,507 girls
- 0–3 2,331 1,307 boys · 1,024 girls
About 3,604 residents in Jonesboro (5.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Jonesboro | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 13.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.7% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.0% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Jonesboro is about 27% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of heart disease in Jonesboro is about 23% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of cancer in Jonesboro is about 17% lower than in Arkansas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Jonesboro | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.7% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 13.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.4% | 33.0% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Jonesboro are about the same as in Arkansas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 99,936 cigarettes a day, 3.0 million a month, or 36.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 401.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jonesboro is 75.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 10 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Jonesboro | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.60 | 7.47 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Jonesboro is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Jonesboro, Arkansas has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Arkansas, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Is Jonesboro, Arkansas a healthy place to live?
Jonesboro, Arkansas has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Jonesboro, Arkansas?
People in Jonesboro, Arkansas can expect to live 75.7 years on average, about the same as the Arkansas average of 75.5.
How many people lack health insurance in Jonesboro, Arkansas?
9.0% of residents in Jonesboro, Arkansas have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, about the same as the Arkansas rate of 9.0%.
How common is obesity in Jonesboro, Arkansas?
39.0% of adults in Jonesboro, Arkansas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the Arkansas rate of 39.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Jonesboro, Arkansas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 99,936 cigarettes a day, 3.0 million a month, or 36.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 401.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Jonesboro is 75.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 10 lifetimes a year.
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