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Junction City, KS
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Junction City, KS
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 $60,317 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,221. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 744 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Junction City is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,067. Median rent is $1,019/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Junction City reports 999 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 163% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,527/100K. The murder rate is 9.1/100K.
Education
23.2% of adults in Junction City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Junction City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.