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Junction, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Kimble County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,439 Population 1,060/sq mi density
$51,667 Median Income $28,745 per capita
$146,100 Home Value $299,987 Zillow
$766 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
121 Violent Crime/100K 1,289 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$51,667 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,100 home value, $766/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Junction, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,667
31% below
$28,745 per capita
Home Value
$146,100
48% below
Zillow: $299,987
Median Rent
$766/mo
34% below
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
121/100K
68% below
1,289/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
47% below
79.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
328 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
69%
Home Value
52%
Rent
66%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Junction a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 $51,667 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,745. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 168 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Junction is $146,100 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,987. Median rent is $766/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Junction reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,289/100K. The murder rate is 40.3/100K.

Education

17.7% of adults in Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 79.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Junction has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population2,439
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,060/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,667
Per Capita$28,745
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$200M
Avg Weekly Wage$885

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,100
Rent$766
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$299,987
Housing Units1,161
Rent Burden27.2%

Crime

F
Violent121/100K
Property1,289/100K
Murder40.3/100K
Assault40/100K
Burglary685/100K

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,618/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain23.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,710 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+79.7%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 11%
Commute18 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Junction was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.