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Junction, IL

Illinois

Junction is a small town in Illinois with a population of 48. Residents earn $39,375 per year, which is 48% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
48 Population 58/sq mi density
$39,375 Median Income $20,508 per capita
$58,300 Home Value
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$39,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,300 home value
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $39,375
48% lower than US avg
Home Value $58,300
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.9%
91% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.7%
38% lower than US avg

How Junction Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population48
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans35.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$39,375
Per Capita$20,508
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$173M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units55
Rent Burden19.4%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation363 ft (111 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband23.0%
Libraries1

Is Junction a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Junction receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Junction offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Junction is $39,375, 48% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Junction is $58,300, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Junction enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 7.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Junction has a population of 48 with a density of 58 people per square mile. The median age is 38.3 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

48
Total Population
58
People / sq mi
38.3yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Junction vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.5%
8% above US avg
Spanish15.5%
16% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Junction vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Junction is $39,375, which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Junction vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$39,375
48% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,508
Avg Weekly Wage$982
IRS Avg AGI$65,744

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.7%
38% below US avg
Establishments (County)125
County GDP$173M

Business (County)

Restaurants7
Healthcare7
Retail13
Manufacturing3

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,033
42% below US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.49%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.4 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Junction is $58,300, 79% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$58,300
79% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden19.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied47.8%
Housing Units55
Median Year Built1974

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,033
42% below US avg
Effective Rate3.49%
Junction has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.2 inches. The area enjoys 305 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall7.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation363 ft (111 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates37.7234°N, 88.2377°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17059
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 2.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 53.9-point margin. 23.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76%
D 22.2%

Winner: Republican by 53.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.9%
91% below US avg
High School+94.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.34
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density58/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access23.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities7
Restaurants7
Retail Stores13

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.4 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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