The Town FilesJunction City, Arkansas
City in Union County · population 503 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $111,300
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 36.6
Junction City is a city of 503 people in Union County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $111,300, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Arkansas towns, quieter than 90% of Arkansas towns, better for retirees than 89% of Arkansas towns.
How Junction City ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Junction City is worth $111,300, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Median rent is $717 a month. 83.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Junction City | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $111,300 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $717 | $792 |
| Median household income | — | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 83.5% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 10.0% | — |
Who lives in Junction City
| People | Junction City | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.7% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.9% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 26.6 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.7% | 84.4% |
Weather in Junction City
July highs average 93.6°F and January lows 33.6°F. About 52.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 88 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 53 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Junction City since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 24, 2007 about 0.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 20 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 18, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 9, 2009.
Severe weather in Union County since 1996
Union County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2026 | Fire | FM-5673: Pine Tree Road Fire |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4518: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Union County
Union County had 16,449 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,648 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Junction City itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Junction City
2 public schools with 682 students, about 8.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUNCTION CITY ELEM. SCHOOL | K-6 | 372 | 13.3 |
| JUNCTION CITY HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 310 | 5.4 |
Towns near Junction City
- Bernice, LA14.0 mi · 1,356 people · home $80,300
- El Dorado, AR14.0 mi · 17,756 people · home $124,100
- Norphlet, AR20.9 mi · 766 people · home $120,800
- Dubach, LA22.3 mi · 908 people · home $104,700
- Smackover, AR23.6 mi · 1,630 people · home $118,600
- Haynesville, LA24.3 mi · 2,039 people · home $58,700
- Homer, LA25.0 mi · 2,747 people · home $80,700
- Farmerville, LA25.3 mi · 3,366 people · home $104,900
Junction City questions
Is Junction City, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Junction City scores better for retirees than 89% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 90%. 13.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.6).
How much does a house cost in Junction City?
The median owner-occupied home in Junction City is valued at $111,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of —. Median rent is $717 a month.
What is the weather like in Junction City?
July highs average 93.6°F and January lows 33.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Junction City get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Junction City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 24, 2007. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)