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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
$190,433 Zillow
$871
Median Rent
40.8% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$40,917 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,800 home value, $871/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Junction City experiences four distinct seasons with 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.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Boyle County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in |
Junction City has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").