Junction City, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Talbot County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
354 Population 151/sq mi density
$640 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Junction City, GA

At a Glance

Median Rent
$640/mo
45% below
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.0%
94% below
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
38% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Junction City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Rent
55%
Poverty
58%
Bachelor's
6%
Unemployment
183%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Junction City a Good Place to Live?

F
1.2 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

2.0% of adults in Junction City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Junction City has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population354
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density151/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$21,454
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$336M
Avg Weekly Wage$905

Housing

Home Value
Rent$640
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$179,936
Housing Units122
Rent Burden19.0%

Health

Obesity44.2%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,334/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation673 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.0%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute36 min
Broadband54.1%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Junction City was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Middle Georgia Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 524 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.