Junction City, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
301 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$122,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$487 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$645 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Portage County
2
Stevens Point-Plover Urban Area
2
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Portage County
2
Stevens Point-Plover Urban Area
2
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 14
Feb 1 9 18
Mar 2 8 29
Apr 3 3 43
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 0 46
Nov 2 4 32
Dec 1 12 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, WI State Senate District 24, WI Assembly District 70, WI
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Schools

Kennedy Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Stevens Point Christian Academy
10 miles, SE • 5 star
Madison Elementary
10 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
11 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Mid-State Technical College
14 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Northcentral Technical College
28 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Michael's Hospital
11 miles, SE • 5 star
Marshfield Medical Center
21 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Central Wisconsin Airport
14 miles, NE • 1 star
Appleton International Airport
66 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
73 miles, NE • 1 star
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