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Junction City, IL
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Junction City, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Junction City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Junction City residents earn a median household income of $53,333 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,729. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 940 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Junction City is $71,300 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $78,765. Median rent is $959/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Junction City reports 778 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 105% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,848/100K.
Education
2.9% of adults in Junction City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 72.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Junction City has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.