Jacksonville, Arkansas is a city located in Pulaski County. It is ranked as the 17th most populous city in the state of Arkansas, with a population of 28,364 according to the 2010 census. According to BestPlaces, Jacksonville has an overall livability score of 68 out of 100. This score takes into account several factors such as cost of living, crime rates, education levels and housing prices. Jacksonville ranks favorably in terms of its low cost of living which is around 14% lower than the national average. The crime rate in Jacksonville is relatively low with property crimes being about 30% lower than the national average and violent crimes being almost 50% lower. Education levels are slightly above average for the state with around 42% of adults having some form of college degree or higher. Overall, Jacksonville scores well on BestPlaces Rankings due to its affordability and relatively low crime rate compared to other cities in Arkansas.
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