Junction City, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Union County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
564 Population 495/sq mi density
$35,506 Median Income $20,886 per capita
$110,400 Home Value $133,373 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 42.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
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, 2.3% 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

Junction City, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,506
53% below
$20,886 per capita
Home Value
$110,400
61% below
Zillow: $133,373
Median Rent
$683/mo
41% below
42.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
75.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

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)

Income
47%
Home Value
39%
Rent
59%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Junction City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 2.3% (36% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population564
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density495/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$35,506
Per Capita$20,886
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$3,375M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,186

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,400
Rent$683
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$133,373
Housing Units291
Rent Burden42.0%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death15,152/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain52.1 in/yr
Elevation190 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+75.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute19 min
Broadband75.1%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Junction City was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.