Junction City, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Geary County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
22,431 Population 1,942/sq mi density
$60,317 Median Income $29,221 per capita
$162,500 Home Value $202,937 Zillow
$1,019 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$60,317 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, $1,019/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Junction City, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,317
20% below
$29,221 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
42% below
Zillow: $202,937
Median Rent
$1,019/mo
12% below
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
31% below
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
17.2% 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
80%
Home Value
58%
Rent
88%
Poverty
114%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Junction City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 5.1% (42% above 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 $202,937. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population22,431
Median Age28.4 yrs
Density1,942/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans20.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,317
Per Capita$29,221
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$3,747M
Avg Weekly Wage$978

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,500
Rent$1,019
Ownership49.0%
Zillow$202,937
Housing Units10,813
Rent Burden24.6%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,127/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain32.9 in/yr
Elevation1,224 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Junction City was founded in 1854.
The median home in Junction City was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.