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Center Junction, IA
Census-designated place in Jones County, Iowa.
Population
126
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
172
ZIP codes
0
Center Junction and its ZIP codes
Center Junction at a glance
- Center Junction is about 3 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jones County. PPP loans are for Center Junction.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,841
6,279 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,539
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$148M
FY 2026, $7,152 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Center Junction, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
668
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 9°F
40.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Center Junction, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Center Junction
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OnslowCity | 3.9 mi | 0.2 |
| WyomingCity | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| OlinCity | 8.3 mi | 1 |
| MonticelloCity | 9.4 mi | 5.6 |
| AnamosaCity | 9.9 mi | 2.5 |
| MorleyCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| MonmouthCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Oxford JunctionCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| BaldwinCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Stone CityCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| CascadeCity | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| MartelleCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| StanwoodCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| ClarenceCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| MechanicsvilleCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Lost NationCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Center Junction, IA in?
- Center Junction is in Jones County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Center Junction, IA?
- About 126 people live in Center Junction, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Center Junction?
- Nearby places include Onslow (3.9 mi), Wyoming (5.7 mi), Olin (8.3 mi), Monticello (9.4 mi), Anamosa (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023