At a Glance
Median Income
$39,375
$20,508 per capita
Home Value
$58,300
Zillow: $75,446
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
18.8% smoking rate
How Junction Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Junction's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Junction a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Junction residents earn a median household income of $39,375 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,508. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 125 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Junction is $58,300 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $75,446. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
2.9% of adults in Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 47.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population48
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born12.5%
Veterans20.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$39,375
Per Capita$20,508
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$173M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,300
Rent
Ownership47.8%
Zillow$75,446
Housing Units55
Rent Burden19.4%
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,280/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation363 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband73.9%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Junction was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.561 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
12.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.