Junction City, AR

Arkansas

Junction City is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 564. Residents earn $35,506 per year, which is 53% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
564 Population 495/sq mi density
$35,506 Median Income $20,886 per capita
$110,400 Home Value
$683 Median Rent 42.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$35,506 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$110,400 home value, $683/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $35,506
53% lower than US avg
Home Value $110,400
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.2%
46% lower than US avg
Median Rent $683
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.7%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.3%
25% lower than US avg

How Junction City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population564
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density495/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 40%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$35,506
Per Capita$20,886
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$3,375M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,400
Rent$683
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units291
Rent Burden42.0%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Uninsured9.5%
Smoking15.1%
Depression23.5%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain52.1 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation190 ft (58 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+75.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.91

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute19 min
Broadband75.1%
Libraries6

Is Junction City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Junction City receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Junction City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Junction City is $35,506, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Junction City is $110,400, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $683 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Junction City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Junction City has a population of 564 with a density of 495 people per square mile. The median age is 40.1 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (58.7%), with 40.2% White.

Population

564
Total Population
495
People / sq mi
40.1yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Junction City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Junction City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Junction City is $35,506, which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Junction City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$35,506
53% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,886
Avg Weekly Wage$1,186
IRS Avg AGI$68,803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.3%
25% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,165
County GDP$3,375M

Business (County)

Restaurants76
Healthcare119
Retail177
Manufacturing42

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,340
5% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.2 min
Drive Alone94.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Junction City is $110,400, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $683 (41% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,400
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$683
41% below US avg
Rent Burden42.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$700
1 Bedroom$751
2 Bedrooms$944
3 Bedrooms$1,239
4 Bedrooms$1,406

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.7%
Housing Units291
Median Year Built1978

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,340
5% below US avg
Effective Rate3.03%
In Junction City, 37.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.5% of residents lack health insurance. 15.1% are current smokers. 23.5% report depression. 30.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Junction City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.7%
17% above US avg
Diabetes11.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure39.5%
Asthma10.9%
COPD6.5%
Cancer6.3%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.1%
8% above US avg
Binge Drinking14.6%
Physical Inactivity30.1%
Depression23.5%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress13.7%
Short Sleep40.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.2%
Uninsured9.5%
10% above US avg
Checkup Rate79.2%
Dental Visits56.8%
Premature Death15,152/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.4/10
Exercise Access50.4%
Healthcare Facilities119
Junction City has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.1 inches. The area enjoys 304 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.1 inches
37% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density495/sq mi
Coordinates33.0221°N, 92.7236°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS05139
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.5-point margin. 75.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66%
D 32.5%

Winner: Republican by 33.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.2%
46% below US avg
High School+75.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.91
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density495/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access75.1%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities119
Restaurants76
Retail Stores177

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.2 min
Drive Alone94.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.3%

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