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Junction City, AR
City in Union County, Arkansas.
Population
564
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
496
ZIP codes
0
Junction City and its ZIP codes
Junction City at a glance
- Junction City is about 8.5 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,300 (41% below Arkansas) and median rent is $717 a month.
Local data for Junction City, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Junction City, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$111,300
Median rent
$717/mo
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
8.9%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (17), German Americans (7), Irish Americans (3).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Junction City.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,492
16,056 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,817
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$268M
FY 2026, $6,868 per person
How people get to work
Junction City, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.8%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Junction City, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
571
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
72
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 34°F
52.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Junction City, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Junction City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Junction City, LAVillage | 1 mi | 1.2 |
| Lillie, LAVillage | 8.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Spearsville, LAVillage | 9.5 mi | 2.4 |
| Bernice, LATown | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| El DoradoCity | 14 mi | 16.2 |
| Lisbon, LAVillage | 18 mi | 13.1 |
| LawsonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| UrbanaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| NorphletCity | 21 mi | 2 |
| StrongCity | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| Dubach, LATown | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| Mount HollyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.8 |
| CalionCity | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| SmackoverCity | 24 mi | 4.3 |
| Haynesville, LATown | 24 mi | 4.8 |
| Homer, LATown | 25 mi | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Junction City, AR in?
- Junction City is in Union County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Junction City, AR?
- About 564 people live in Junction City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Junction City?
- Nearby places include Junction City, LA (1 mi), Lillie, LA (8.2 mi), Spearsville, LA (9.5 mi), Bernice, LA (14 mi), El Dorado (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023