The Town FilesJonesboro, Maine
Town in Washington County · population 579 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $151,400
- Household income
- $63,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 76°
- Snow a year
- 75 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 38.3
Jonesboro is a town of 579 people in Washington County, Maine. The median home is worth $151,400, below the typical Maine town ($238,950). It ranks better for cycling than 80% of Maine towns, more seaside character than 79% of Maine towns, better for first-time buyers than 74% of Maine towns.
How Jonesboro ranks
Percentile among Maine towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maine towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Jonesboro is worth $151,400, below the typical Maine town ($238,950). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $63,750, which is more affordable than 87% of Maine towns. Median rent is $1,081 a month. 81.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jonesboro | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,400 | $238,950 |
| Median rent | $1,081 | $1,027 |
| Median household income | $63,750 | $68,967 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 81.0% | 82.4% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.7% | — |
Who lives in Jonesboro
| People | Jonesboro | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 46.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.4% | 22.9% |
| Under 18 | 16.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 28.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.0% | 10.7% |
| Veterans | 11.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 12.3% |
| Average commute | 19.1 min | 25.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.0% | 90.0% |
Weather in Jonesboro
July highs average 76.4°F and January lows 9.4°F. About 50.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 74.9 inches of snow (typical Maine town: 77.2 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 162 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jonesboro since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Maine town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 15, 1961 about 6.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 15, 1961.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 2, 1958.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4764: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| January 30, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4754: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3598: Hurricane Lee |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4522: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3444: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 10,211 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,219 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Jonesboro itself the ACS puts it at 1%.
Public schools in Jonesboro
1 public school with 47 students, about 9.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro Elementary School | PK-8 | 47 | 9.4 |
Towns near Jonesboro
- Machias, ME6.2 mi · 1,457 people · home $136,300
- Machias, ME7.7 mi · 2,060 people · home $141,300
- Marshfield, ME8.3 mi · 528 people · home $191,900
- Jonesport, ME9.0 mi · 608 people · home $176,600
- Jonesport, ME9.1 mi · 1,245 people · home $142,000
- Machiasport, ME10.9 mi · 962 people · home $177,100
- Addison, ME11.3 mi · 1,148 people · home $163,500
- East Machias, ME11.6 mi · 1,326 people · home $210,800
Jonesboro questions
Is Jonesboro, Maine a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jonesboro scores better for retirees than 70% of Maine towns and quieter than 41%. 15.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Jonesboro?
The median owner-occupied home in Jonesboro is valued at $151,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,750, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $1,081 a month.
What is the weather like in Jonesboro?
July highs average 76.4°F and January lows 9.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.8 inches of precipitation a year and 74.9 inches of snow.
Does Jonesboro get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jonesboro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 15, 1961. The typical Maine town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)