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Junction City, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Union County County
Junction City, AR
At a Glance
How Junction City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Junction City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Junction City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Junction City residents earn a median household income of $35,506 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,886. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,165 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Junction City is $110,400 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,373. Median rent is $683/month, with 42.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Junction City reports 959 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 152% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,734/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Junction City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 75.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.