Junction City, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
441 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
32.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$31,797 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
50.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
54 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$49,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$405 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$651 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Union Parish
4
Monroe Metro Area
7
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Union Parish
3
Monroe Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 44
Feb 5 0 47
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 4 0 63
May 5 0 71
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 5 0 64
Nov 5 0 54
Dec 5 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, LA State Senate District 33, LA State House District 12, LA
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Schools

Junction City High School
1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Junction City Elem School
1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Northeast Claiborne Charter
1 miles, N • 2.8 star
Summerfield High School
9 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

South Arkansas Community College
14 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Louisiana Tech University
33 miles, S • 2.3 star
Grambling State University
33 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Medical Center of South Arkansas
15 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Claiborne Memorial Medical Center
25 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
52 miles, SE • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
75 miles, W • 1.4 star
Alexandria International Airport
116 miles, S • 1 star
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