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Junction City, Kansas

city · Geary County

At a glance

22,331
Population
$171,500
Median home value (all homes)
43% below U.S. median
$202,464
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,024/mo
Median rent
24% below U.S. median
$61,181
Median household income
22% below U.S. median
19 min
Average commute
93.4%
Homes with broadband
91.49%
Locations with fiber available
6.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing26% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities7% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost32% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college17 mi
Nearest community college16 mi
Nearest technical college16 mi
High school graduates91.5%
College graduates25.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Junction City/Geary County Economic Development
The Junction City-Geary County Economic Development Commission provides services to support business and industry growth, offering tailored incentives and strategic assistance for startups, established businesses seeking to expand, or companies locating in the region.
state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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