At a Glance
Median Rent
$610/mo
36.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
736/100K
6,602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
63.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
50.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
24.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Junction City a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Junction City reports 736 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,602/100K.
Education
8.7% of adults in Junction City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
63.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 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 42.
Data Overview
People
Population441
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density359/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$20,222
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty50.7%
County GDP$3,375M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,186
Housing
Home Value
Rent$610
Ownership51.9%
Zillow$114,467
Housing Units284
Rent Burden36.0%
Crime
F
Violent736/100K
Property6,602/100K
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking24.4%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death15,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation176 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+63.0%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute61 min
Broadband33.8%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Junction City was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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