Kentucky
Junction City is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 2,441. Residents earn $40,917 per year, which is 46% below the national average.
Based on current data, Junction City receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Junction City has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Junction City is $40,917, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 28.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Junction City is $111,800, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $871 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Junction City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 90 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Junction City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 92.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.1% |
| 47% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,917 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,507 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,001 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,379 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 28.1% |
| 127% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,066 |
| County GDP | $1,763M |
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Healthcare | 150 |
| Retail | 120 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,957 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.54% |
| Commute Time | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |
| Census Median | $111,800 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $190,433 |
| Median List Price | $279,400 |
| Median List Price | $279,400 |
| $/Sq Ft | $205 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.6% |
| Price Drops | 30.8% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $871 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,957 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.54% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,411/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 150 |
| Total Violent | 89.7/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 44.9/100K |
| Assault | 44.9/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | C |
| Safety Score | 2.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.9 inches |
| 26% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,214/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5852°N, 84.7893°W |
| County FIPS | 21021 |
Winner: Republican by 29 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.1% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,214/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 150 |
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Retail Stores | 120 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |