Junction City, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Union County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
441 Population 359/sq mi density
$610 Median Rent 36.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Junction City, LA

At a Glance

Median Rent
$610/mo
48% below
36.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
74% below
63.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
50.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
33% above
24.4% 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)

Rent
52%
Poverty
409%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Junction City a Good Place to Live?

D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population441
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density359/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.9%
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%

Health

Obesity42.7%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking24.4%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death15,152/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain52.1 in/yr
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.
27.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.