Juntura, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Juntura, Oregon
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Juntura road side café
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Malheur |
| Post office established | 1890 |
| Elevation | 3,044 ft (928 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 57 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (Mountain) |
| ZIP codes |
97911
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Juntura is a small community in Malheur County, Oregon, United States. It is located along U.S. Route 20. The name juntura comes from Spanish and means "juncture" or "meeting point." This name was chosen because the community is close to where the Malheur River and the North Fork Malheur River meet.
A local settler named B. L. Milligan likely picked the name. He arrived in the area in the 1880s. Juntura's post office opened in 1890 and is still working today. After World War II, the community's growth slowed down. On November 2, 1976, the people of Juntura voted to stop being an official town. Juntura is now part of the wider Ontario micropolitan area.
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Understanding Juntura's Climate
Juntura has a type of weather called a semi-arid climate. This means the area is generally dry. It does not get a lot of rain or snow. This climate is often marked as "BSk" on special climate maps.
Who Lives in Juntura?
Population Numbers
In 2020, about 39 people lived in Juntura. There were 35 homes, and 20 families made their home there.
Community Backgrounds
Most people living in Juntura were White. A few residents were Native American or from other backgrounds. Some people were also Hispanic or Latino. The community has a mix of different family histories.
Age Groups in Juntura
The average age in Juntura was 64.5 years old. Many residents were older than 65. This means it is a community with many senior citizens.
Getting Around: Transportation
In recent years, Juntura has become a stop for the Eastern POINT bus line. This bus travels between Bend and Ontario. The bus stops once each day in both directions, making it easier for people to travel to and from Juntura.
Learning in Juntura: Education
Local School System
Juntura is part of the Juntura School District 12. This district runs Juntura Grade School, which is an elementary school. In 1975, the school started paying students to help clean the building. This was after the teacher, who used to work in Fields, started this idea. Students rotated cleaning duties each week. They used the money they earned to pay for fun field trips. In 1979, the school had 26 students. In the 2016-2017 school year, only two students were left. The principal thought more students would come later. In 2023, all the school board members left their jobs. They did not like a new rule about ethics from the State of Oregon.
High School Choices
Students in Juntura who are ready for high school attend different schools. These include Crane Union High School in Crane and Harper School in Harper. They also go to Ontario High School or Vale High School. In 1979, students who went to Vale High School lived in Vale during the weekdays. The area of Malheur County where Juntura is located does not have its own community college district.
See also
In Spanish: Juntura (Oregón) para niños
