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Junction City, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County
Junction City, WI
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 $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 $330,231. 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.
Safety & Crime
Junction City reports 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,204/100K.
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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.