At a Glance
Median Income
$54,722
$31,543 per capita
Home Value
$135,300
Zillow: $313,426
Median Rent
$763/mo
36.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
11.6% smoking rate
How Juniata Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Juniata's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Juniata a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Juniata residents earn a median household income of $54,722 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,543. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,051 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Juniata is $135,300 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,426. Median rent is $763/month, with 36.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
19.0% of adults in Juniata hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Juniata has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population684
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density1,006/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,722
Per Capita$31,543
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$2,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$999
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,300
Rent$763
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$313,426
Housing Units340
Rent Burden36.0%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,989/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain26.4 in/yr
Elevation1,966 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute18 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Juniata was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.