At a Glance
Median Income
$29,063
$15,226 per capita
Home Value
$49,700
Zillow: $64,921
Median Rent
$636/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.5%
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
21.1%
37.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
27.1% smoking rate
How Junior Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Junior's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Junior a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Junior residents earn a median household income of $29,063 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,226. The unemployment rate stands at 21.1% (486% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,002 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Junior is $49,700 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $64,921. Median rent is $636/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Education
0.5% of adults in Junior hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(99% below the national average).
79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Junior has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population329
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,061/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
F
Median Income$29,063
Per Capita$15,226
Unemployment21.1%
Poverty37.9%
County GDP$1,145M
Avg Weekly Wage$879
Housing
A+
Home Value$49,700
Rent$636
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$64,921
Housing Units154
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity46.1%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking27.1%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death10,398/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation1,757 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+0.5%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute18 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Junior was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.