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Junction City, OH
Village in Perry County, Ohio.
Population
773
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,201
ZIP codes
0
Junction City and its ZIP codes
Junction City at a glance
- Junction City is about 4.2 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,125 a year, 26% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,000 (44% below Ohio) and median rent is $689 a month.
Local data for Junction City, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Junction City, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,125
Poverty rate
26.9%
Median home value
$120,000
Median rent
$689/mo
Homeownership
54.2%
Bachelor's or higher
10.5%
Median age
28.8
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (194), Irish Americans (87), Italian Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Perry County. PPP loans are for Junction City.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,912
6,295 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,367
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$219M
FY 2026, $6,183 per person
How people get to work
Junction City, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.3%
- Carpooled2.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Junction City, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
515
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
44.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Junction City, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Junction City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New LexingtonVillage | 5 mi | 1.9 |
| SomersetVillage | 5.8 mi | 1.2 |
| BremenVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.9 |
| RushvilleVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| West RushvilleVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.1 |
| ShawneeVillage | 9.6 mi | 2.2 |
| Hide-A-Way HillsCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2.6 |
| New StraitsvilleVillage | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| GlenfordVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| CrooksvilleVillage | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Rose FarmCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| HemlockVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| FultonhamVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| East FultonhamCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| PleasantvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| ThornvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Junction City, OH in?
- Junction City is in Perry County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Junction City, OH?
- About 773 people live in Junction City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Junction City?
- Nearby places include New Lexington (5 mi), Somerset (5.8 mi), Bremen (6.8 mi), Rushville (7.4 mi), West Rushville (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023