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Center Junction, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Jones County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
125 Population 171/sq mi density
$32,679 Median Income $24,778 per capita
$57,800 Home Value $175,384 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
262 Violent Crime/100K 1,101 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$32,679 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Center Junction, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,679
57% below
$24,778 per capita
Home Value
$57,800
79% below
Zillow: $175,384
Violent Crime
262/100K
31% below
1,101/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
73% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Center Junction Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Center Junction's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
43%
Home Value
21%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Center Junction a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Center Junction residents earn a median household income of $32,679 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,778. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 667 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Center Junction is $57,800 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,384. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Center Junction reports 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,101/100K.

Education

9.0% of adults in Center Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Center Junction has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population125
Median Age60.4 yrs
Density171/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans32.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$32,679
Per Capita$24,778
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$858M
Avg Weekly Wage$963

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$175,384
Housing Units98
Rent Burden23.3%

Crime

F
Violent262/100K
Property1,101/100K

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,993/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation925 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Broadband61.0%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Center Junction was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.