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Junction City is a city in the United States, with a population of 22,331 in July 2026. The city had 16 schools in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$1,024 per month and the median home value was US$171,500. There were 30 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1930 sources

Population22,583people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,648EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent900.1EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate6.23%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime3,083offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 94% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Junction City?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Junction City.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 50.4%, and the vacancy rate was 12.2% in July 2026. 36.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Junction City recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet22Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan23Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,024/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent36.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)12.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,527 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,055 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent900.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes400 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Junction City a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker49%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 40–58%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Student50%strong on education, weak on work · range 40–60%
Family49%strong on family, weak on cost · range 40–58%
Retirement45%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 34–56%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

8.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,837 of 22,583 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$61,181 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Junction City is 6.2%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income61,181 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband80.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription93.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet4.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet5.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary2,648 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)27Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,392 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov26Official
Unemployment rate6.23 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Junction City?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,392 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,533of €2,670 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,670
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,055
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,533
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Junction City Salary needed to live in Junction City

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Junction City. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Junction City. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher91.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools16 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents29.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents30 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,733 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Junction City when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesJunction City highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Junction City highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
Junction City3,083
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,083 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents999 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes133 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time18.97 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work1.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Nearest airportFRI3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official
Distance to nearest airport6 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Junction City. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Junction City.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 4 · Feb 6.56 · Mar 12.83 · Apr 18.39 · May 23.5 · Jun 29 · Jul 31.78 · Aug 30.89 · Sep 26.72 · Oct 20.06 · Nov 12.22 · Dec 5.78 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00145306 (MILFORD LAKE)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -7.89 · Feb -5.67 · Mar -0.111 · Apr 5.44 · May 11.61 · Jun 17.44 · Jul 20 · Aug 18.5 · Sep 13.33 · Oct 6.06 · Nov -0.889 · Dec -6.28 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00003936 (MANHATTAN ASOS)18Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -1.2 · Feb 1.2 · Mar 7.3 · Apr 12.7 · May 18.1 · Jun 23.4 · Jul 26 · Aug 25.1 · Sep 20.4 · Oct 13.5 · Nov 6.4 · Dec 0.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI24Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 21.1 · Feb 30.7 · Mar 54.3 · Apr 91 · May 108.9 · Jun 122.5 · Jul 102.1 · Aug 115 · Sep 73.2 · Oct 58.4 · Nov 40.7 · Dec 31.3 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI25Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading73.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.27 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation675.7 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature26.3 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature14.04 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature0.64 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Topeka ±1.0 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±3.4 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±3.4 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±3.4 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±3.4 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±3.7 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 1,837 is not 3.3% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.33 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents1,837 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density755.2 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population22,583 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program21Official
Population covered by crime statistics21,835 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value171,500 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes50.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate70.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad8.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents4.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents3.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.27 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage72.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance9.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher25.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available93.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over10,718 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home5.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans86.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Junction City

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Manhattan as a Junction City alternative in the same region

28 km away, better on 2 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Median gross pay, city: €1,764 Manhattan vs €2,648 Junction City−33%
  • Residents: 54,673 Manhattan vs 22,583 Junction City+142%
  • Unemployment: 3.6% Manhattan vs 6.2% Junction City−43%
  • Foreign residents: 5.3% Manhattan vs 3.3% Junction City+60%
  • Nearest airport: 10.0 km Manhattan vs 6.0 km Junction City+67%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,392 Manhattan vs €3,392 Junction Citysame level
Full comparisonMore about Manhattan

Plainfield as a Junction City alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 786 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,648 Junction City+82%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 3,083 Junction City−76%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 3.3% Junction City+83%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 6.2% Junction City−40%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 22,583 Junction City+122%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,392 Junction City+19%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 6.0 km Junction City+50%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Junction City

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Fort Riley North 7.1 km away
Rent
1,140 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
2,891 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Junction City, nearest in population first.

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Radcliff22,576 residentsSaint John22,567 residentsLa Porte22,600 residentsHastings22,563 residentsGreen Valley22,616 residentsSedalia22,621 residents

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Is Junction City part of Manhattan?

Junction City is in the published commuting zone of Manhattan; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Manhattan city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source20

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Junction City?

The median gross salary is 3,392 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Junction City?

The unemployment rate is 6.23 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Junction City?

Police recorded 3,083 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Junction City?

The published population is 22,583 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Junction City?

1,837 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Junction City a good place to live?

Junction City may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Junction City part of Manhattan?

Junction City is in the published commuting zone of Manhattan; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Junction City?

Fort Riley North is near Junction City. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Junction City (Kansas), United States: population, rent [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 410faf03d441838d0f0c4eac2d4ab8a2]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/junction-city-ks/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  date = {2026-10-16},
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Sources

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  1. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  4. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  5. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  6. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  9. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  10. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  13. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
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  18. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  19. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  20. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06

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