Junction City, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
301 Population 199/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $30,186 per capita
$122,400 Home Value $361,218 Zillow
$942 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,400 home value, $942/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Junction City, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,500
17% below
$30,186 per capita
Home Value
$122,400
57% below
Zillow: $361,218
Median Rent
$942/mo
19% below
18.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
42% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°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
83%
Home Value
43%
Rent
81%
Poverty
139%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Junction City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,186. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Junction City is $122,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $361,218. Median rent is $942/month, with 18.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Education

19.4% of adults in Junction City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Junction City has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population301
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density199/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born8.6%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$30,186
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$5,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,400
Rent$942
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$361,218
Housing Units176
Rent Burden18.1%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,999/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation1,164 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Junction City was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.