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Junction City, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Union County County
1.3
/5.0
F
Poor
441
Population
359/sq mi density
$610
Median Rent
36.0% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
736
Violent Crime/100K
6,602 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
736 violent crimes/100K (94% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Junction City enjoys a temperate climate with 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.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 176 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 359/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0073°N, 92.7224°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in |
Junction City has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.3").