Livability Score

63
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
FroYo Junction
Coffee Shop
Bob's Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) F
B&B Theatres Junction City Gem
Cinema
Geary County Historical Society Museum
Museum
Starcke House Museum
Museum
C.L. Hoover Opera House
Theatre Arts
Silver Star Club
Nightclub
Junction City Arts Council Gallery
Theatre Arts
site of old UP Turntable and Roundhouse
Attraction
Site of old Union Pacific Engine Shops
Attraction
Food and Drink (20) F
KFC
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Coyotes Saloon
Bar
Kite's Grille and Bar
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Stevie's Bar & Grill
Bar
Woody's
Bar
Sonic
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Freddy's
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Corey's Corral
Bar
Fitness (1) F
12th Street Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (4) F
Dillons
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fort Riley Main Exchange
Grocery Store
Fort Riley Main Exchange
Grocery Store
Commissary
Grocery Store
Fort Riley Commissary
Grocery Store
Parks (19) A+
Playground Park
Park
Rimrock Park
Park
Cleary Park
Park
Hammond Family Park
Park
Filby Park
Park
Rathert Stadium
Park
Heritage Park
Park
North Park
Park
Coronado Park
Park
Martin Luther King Jr Park
Park
Pawnee Park
Park
South Park
Park
The Bluffs Park
Park
The Wetlands Park
Park
Montgomery Plaza
Park
Sertoma Park
Park
Logan Grove Park
Park
Shops (18) F
Pet Shoppe
Pets
Renee's Heart Shoe Boutique
Shoes
Bessie's Attic Antiques and Collectibles
Furniture
Magnolia's
Discount Store
NetQuest
Electronics
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
Vernon Jewelers
Fashion
Blessings Upon Blessings Books
Books
Tom's Mens Wear
Clothing
Sprint
Electronics
Price Breaker
Clothing
Waters True Value
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Shop Quik #6
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Sapp Bros
Convenience Store
Cracker Barrel
Gift Shop
Handy's
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Junction City.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Junction City is 92/100 - which is 3% higher than Kansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Junction City crime rates are 3,835 per 100k, which is 59% higher than Kansas
Property Crime
2,841 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
994 crimes per 100k F
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employment C

The median income in Junction City is $52,159 - which is 3% lower than Kansas.
Med. Household Income
$52,159 F
Unemployment Rate
2.2% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Junction City Family Dentistry
Dentist
dental implant
Hospital
Geary Community Hospital
Hospital
Municipal Building;Junction City Fire Department - Headquarters
Fire Station
Tindall Orthodontics
Dentist
Geary County Rural Fire Department - Station 3
Fire Station
Geary County Sheriff's Department
Police
Geary County Sheriff's Department Jail
Police
Junction City Police Department
Police
Lt. Gen. Richard J. Seitz VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
Clinic
Geary County Rural Fire Department - Station 1
Fire Station
Junction City Fire Department - Station 2
Fire Station
Grandview Plaza Fire Department
Fire Station
Grandview Plaza Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Junction City home prices are $138,300 - which is 2% higher than Kansas
Home Price
$138,300 D-
Home Appreciation Rate
4% B-
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools D+

The Junction City graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% lower than Kansas
School Test Scores
37% F
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (10) F
Lincoln Elem
Franklin Elem
Westwood Elem
Sheridan Elem
St Xavier Catholic School
Eisenhower Elem
Washington Elem
Junction City Middle School
Spring Valley Elementary
Grandview Elem
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary
Fort Riley Elem
High Schools (2) D-
Junction City Sr High
St Xavier Catholic School
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ratings F

Junction City has an overall rating of 45% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes F
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Junction City Area Facts

  • Junction City has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • Junction City crime rates are 59% higher than the Kansas average
  • Cost of living in Junction City is 3% higher than the Kansas average

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Junction City A Little Disappointing 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I probably should've done more homework before living in Junction City, KS. It's not bad, just not what I was expecting. I was looking for more of a small town, safe community, and a great place to raise the kids. Unfortunately, that's not what I've gotten.

The schools here leav ...Read More e a lot to be desired, and I feel like my children are not learning the things they should be. It's not extremely bad, just not the level of education I was hoping my children would receive. To be quite honest, it's more mediocre. But my biggest complaint has to be the crime. I was expecting a very tight-knit community, everybody knows everybody kind of feel. But it's got more of a city feel with hundreds of crimes per year. Most are property related, but there are close to a couple hundred that are serious, violent crimes.

Putting those two things aside, the best area in Junction city is near North Park. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Junction City? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Playground Park
      Rimrock Park
      Cleary Park
      Hammond Family Park
      Filby Park
      Rathert Stadium
      Heritage Park
      North Park

      Entertainment

      B&B Theatres Junction City Gem
      Geary County Historical Society Museum
      Starcke House Museum
      C.L. Hoover Opera House
      Silver Star Club
      Junction City Arts Council Gallery
      site of old UP Turntable and Roundhouse
      Site of old Union Pacific Engine Shops

      Food & Drink

      KFC
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Coyotes Saloon
      Kite's Grille and Bar
      Little Caesars
      Stevie's Bar & Grill

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Junction City? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Junction City.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Junction City? The cost of living in Junction City is 92/100 - which is 3% higher than Kansas.
      Junction City
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Kansas
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Junction City? Junction City crime rates are 3,835, which are 59% higher than Kansas
      Total Crime
      3,835 per 100k people

      65% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 27

      65% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      21%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Junction City? The median income in Junction City is $52,159 which is 3% lower than Kansas.
      Median household income
      $52,1596% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,94916% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      53% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Junction City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      dental implant
      Geary Community Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Junction City home prices? Junction City home prices are $138,300 - which is 2% higher than Kansas
      Median home value
      $138,30025% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8807% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      45%

      30% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Junction City have good schools? The Junction City graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% lower than Kansas
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      22% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      4% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Junction City a good place to live? Junction City has an overall rating of 45% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      45%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      33%

      4 total surveys

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