Junction City 59 Below average
Junction City Livability #392 ranked city in Kentucky#18,934 ranked city in the USARanks better than 35% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Junction City

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

  • Crime

    This area is characterized by a crime rate, per 100,000 individuals, that falls well below the national average, indicating its potential as a very safe place to live.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Employment

    The combination of low income levels and high unemployment rates contributes to a low score in the employment category, which could make it challenging to secure well-paying jobs.

  • Ratings

    Polls and surveys done by AreaVibes among area residents did not yield positive feedback when it came to the walkability of amenities, safety, nearby parks and the overall sense of community.

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      Junction City transportation information

      Statistic Junction City Kentucky National
      Average one way commute29min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work91.1%82.2%76.4%
      Workers who carpool8.4%9.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%2.4%2.8%
      Working from home0.5%3.3%4.6%
      Source: The Junction City, KY data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).