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Junction City, Kansas

Introduction to Junction City, Kansas

Junction City, Kansas is located 62 miles W of Topeka, Kansas (center to center) and is 96 miles N of Wichita, Kansas. It is in Geary county and has a population of 18,886.

Junction City History

Junction City was known by several names including Manhattan, Millard City, and Humboldt. Finally, it was named Junction City in the year 1857. One of the first industries to be established in the area was Walkers Stone Company. It was one of the first cities to have a kindergarten, which was set up in the year 1927.

Junction City and nearby Attractions

  • Geary County Historical Society
  • Beach Museum of Art
  • Oz Museum
  • Starcke House Museum
  • Cluster hill Golf Club

Things To Do In Junction City

The visitors to the city can enjoy the facilities offered by the Milford State Park, Sertoma Park, and the Coronado Park. Some of the local churches are the Wesleyan Church, Faith Church, and the Highland Church. Tourists can even participate in the local festivals such as the Geary County Fair, and Sundown Salute which are organized evey year.

Junction City Transportation

Manhattan Regional Airport is the nearest airport.

Junction City Higher Education

Students can avail higher education through Kansas State University, Emporia State University, and Washburn University Of Topeka.

High Points

Junction City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyJunction City Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 7%Junction City Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Junction City Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Junction City, KS

Comparing Junction City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens32
Well-Paid Single Men21
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use610
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Rents83
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime21
Low Violent Crime11

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