Junction City, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Perry County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,025 Population 1,602/sq mi density
$51,087 Median Income $21,117 per capita
$104,700 Home Value $222,046 Zillow
$696 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$51,087 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,700 home value, $696/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Junction City, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,087
32% below
$21,117 per capita
Home Value
$104,700
63% below
Zillow: $222,046
Median Rent
$696/mo
40% below
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
19.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°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
68%
Home Value
37%
Rent
60%
Poverty
160%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Junction City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $51,087 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,117. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 601 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Junction City is $104,700 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,046. Median rent is $696/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

11.2% of adults in Junction City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Junction City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,025
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density1,602/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,087
Per Capita$21,117
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty19.8%
County GDP$937M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,700
Rent$696
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$222,046
Housing Units400
Rent Burden24.5%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,571/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain44.4 in/yr
Elevation847 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Junction City was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.