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Junction, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Gallatin County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
48 Population 58/sq mi density
$39,375 Median Income $20,508 per capita
$58,300 Home Value $75,446 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
242 Violent Crime/100K 3,200 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Junction, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,375
48% below
$20,508 per capita
Home Value
$58,300
79% below
Zillow: $75,446
Violent Crime
242/100K
36% below
3,200/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
91% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
52%
Home Value
21%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Junction a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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.

Safety & Crime

Junction reports 242 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,200/100K.

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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population48
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans35.0%

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%

Crime

F
Violent242/100K
Property3,200/100K

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,280/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband23.0%
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.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.