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Junction

A city of 503 people in Arkansas
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About Junction

City in Arkansas, United States
503Population
1.1 sq miArea
194 ftElevation

Junction City is a city in Union County, Arkansas, United States, and is the twin city of neighboring Junction City, Louisiana. As of the 2020 census, Junction City had a population of 503.

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ZIP code71749
Area code870
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Housing in Junction

$40K Median sale price · Redfin, April 2026

The median sale price was $40,000 in April 2026.

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Health in Junction

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3better than AR

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

South Arkansas Regional HospitalEl Dorado · 13.9 mi · ER
Strong ClinicStrong · 22.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Junction · CMS · HRSAHealth in Junction →

Natural hazards in Junction

45
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Ice storms
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School Grade D

The public schools Junction’s kids attend trail 88% of Arkansas’s districts on state tests.

DistrictJUNCTION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTSchools2

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Junction’s library

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Harper Memorial Library300 North Myrtle · part of Barton Library
Fine-freeE-books12 hrs a week
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