Junction City is a small town of 860 in Ohio, with a median household income of $49,643
and a 4.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Junction City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Junction City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Junction City city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.5
Junction City's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Junction City costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Junction City, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$94,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$752
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,643
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Junction City's violent crime rate is 69.2 per 100,000 residents
— 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
69.2 /100k
Property Crime
179.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Junction City is served primarily by New Lexington School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Junction City, OH
National Avg
School District
New Lexington School District
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Junction City sees average highs of 37.1°F in January
and 83.4°F in July,
with 44.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.2 inches of snow per year.
Junction City's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Junction City roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $94,100 and median rent is $752/month.
Junction City's violent crime rate is 69.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 179.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Junction City are operated by New Lexington School District.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Junction City, OH has a population of 860, a median household income of $49,643, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Junction City averages 37.1°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.4 inches
with about 20.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Junction City, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43748.
The population of Junction City, Ohio is 860 with a median age of 32.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Junction City: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $94,100, median household income $49,643, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Junction City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
