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Junction City, MO
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Junction City, MO
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 $25,833 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,565. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Junction City is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,915. Median rent is $507/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Junction City reports 755 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 99% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,531/100K.
Education
5.6% of adults in Junction City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Junction City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.