The Town FilesCraighead County, Arkansas
113,249 people. The median home is worth $210,400 (typical Arkansas town: $128,600) and the median household earns $59,548.
Towns in Craighead County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | 78,576 | $223,200 | $55,424 | 33.9 |
| Brookland | 4,064 | $169,200 | $57,308 | 27.3 |
People and housing
| Craighead County | Typical Arkansas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $210,400 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $958 | $792 |
| Median household income | $59,548 | $50,408 |
| Median age | 34.5 | 37.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.7% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.1% | 19.7% |
Jobs and pay
55,053 jobs in 2024, average pay $51,690 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 763 storm events in Craighead County from 1996 to 2026, with 9 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Craighead County has been included in 28 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 21, 2025 | Flood | DR-4873: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 23, 2021 | Tornado | DR-4633: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| May 8, 2020 | Tornado | DR-4544: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).