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Junction City, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Geary County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
22,431
Population
1,942/sq mi density
$60,317
Median Income
$29,221 per capita
$162,500
Home Value
$205,067 Zillow
$1,019
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
999
Violent Crime/100K
2,527 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,317 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, $1,019/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
999 violent crimes/100K (163% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Junction City experiences four distinct seasons with 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.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,224 ft (373 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,942/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0272°N, 96.8523°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Geary County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manhattan Regional (MHK) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in |
Junction City has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.7").