Junction City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Clinton County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
753 Population 1,107/sq mi density
$53,333 Median Income $20,729 per capita
$71,300 Home Value $78,765 Zillow
$959 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$53,333 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,300 home value, $959/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Junction City, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,333
29% below
$20,729 per capita
Home Value
$71,300
75% below
Zillow: $78,765
Median Rent
$959/mo
18% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
91% below
72.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
169% above
27.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°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)

Income
71%
Home Value
25%
Rent
82%
Poverty
219%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
269%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Junction City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 9.7% (169% 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.

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 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population753
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,107/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$53,333
Per Capita$20,729
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty27.1%
County GDP$1,581M
Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,300
Rent$959
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$78,765
Housing Units249
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death5,626/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation488 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+72.8%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Junction City was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.