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Junction City, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Boyle County County
Junction City, KY
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 $40,917 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,507. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% 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 $190,433. 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.
Safety & Crime
Junction City reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 778/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.