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Junction City, OH
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Junction City, OH
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 $51,087 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,117. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% 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 $211,945. 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.
Safety & Crime
Junction City reports 421 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 11% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,598/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.