Junction City, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Boyle County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,441 Population 1,214/sq mi density
$40,917 Median Income $21,507 per capita
$111,800 Home Value $193,098 Zillow
$871 Median Rent 40.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$40,917 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,800 home value, $871/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Junction City, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,917
46% below
$21,507 per capita
Home Value
$111,800
60% below
Zillow: $193,098
Median Rent
$871/mo
25% below
40.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
28.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% 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
54%
Home Value
40%
Rent
75%
Poverty
227%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Junction City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 $40,917 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,507. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,066 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Junction City is $111,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,098. Median rent is $871/month, with 40.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

15.1% of adults in Junction City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Junction City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,441
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,214/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$40,917
Per Capita$21,507
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty28.1%
County GDP$1,763M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,001

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,800
Rent$871
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$193,098
Housing Units1,118
Rent Burden40.8%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,411/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation984 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Junction City was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.