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 experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation847 ft (258 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,602/sq mi
Coordinates39.7216°N, 82.3001°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPerry County County
Nearest AirportRickenbacker International (LCK)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 20.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.92"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.4 / 100
Community Resilience44.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 121 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 32 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 57 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 91 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 89 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 75 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 92 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 72 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 67 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 147 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 91 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 125 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 67 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 93 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 95 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 69 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 87 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 100 km
Jun 6, 2014 13 km NNE of Sissonville, West Virginia M2.6 135 km
Mar 8, 2016 0 km N of Thurman, Ohio M2.6 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

281 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 228 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 77 km 1
Oct 13, 1999 EF3 60 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 61 km 1
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 60 km 0
Sep 3, 1970 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 5, 2024 EF2 46 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 79 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 99 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 56 km 0
Jun 8, 2022 EF2 54 km 0
Oct 15, 2021 EF2 97 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF2 43 km 0
Apr 20, 2011 EF2 37 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 10 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 35 km 0
Oct 11, 2006 EF2 70 km 0
Oct 11, 2006 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 77 km 0
May 8, 2002 EF2 95 km 0
Sep 20, 2000 EF2 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 (1,050 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 37-38 1,050 31 km
2021 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 1-12 1,037 28 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 11-19 936 28 km
2022 LONG RIDGE RX UNIT 24 709 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.3 in

Junction City has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.7").

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