Jonesboro, Illinois
City · Population 1,655 · #513 in Illinois
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About Jonesboro
Set in the southern part of Illinois, Jonesboro is a small town, home to 1,655 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Jonesboro is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.7 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 613 residents per square mile.
📰 Jonesboro News Today
- Judy Stegle Obituary May 25, 2026 Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes · May 25
- Mary "Murk" Cripps Obituary Jun 10, 2026 Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes · Jun 10
- Michael David Smith Obituary Jun 4, 2026 Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes · Jun 4
- Heather Dawn Herring Obituary Jul 5, 2026 Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes · Jul 5
- Otis Glen Burris Obituary Dec 26, 2025 Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes · Dec 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Jonesboro Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Jonesboro — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Jonesboro
- Dixie's BBQ — barbecue
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Jonesboro
- Ozark Hills Nature Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Berryville Shale Glade Nature Preserve reviews ★
- Brown Barrens Nature Preserve reviews ★
- Lincoln Memorial Picnic Grounds reviews ★
- McClure Shale Glade Nature Preserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Jonesboro
- Jonesboro Elem School
- TCSE-JONESBORO GRADE SCH
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,655
Rank in state#513 of 1,294
Land area2.7 sq mi
Density613/sq mi
Coordinates37.4509, -89.2666