Junction City, Washington

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Population in 2010: 18.
Population change since 2000: -77.5%
Males: (44.4%)
Females: 10  (55.6%)
Median resident age:

33.0 years
Washington median age:

32.2 years

Zip code: 98520

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,104 (it was $32,292 in 2000)
Junction City:

$59,104
WA:

$91,306

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,902 (it was $16,895 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $223,762 (it was $69,600 in 2000)
Junction City:

$223,762
WA:

$569,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $274,506; detached houses: $297,323; townhouses or other attached units: $218,689; in 2-unit structures: $252,387; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $250,787; mobile homes: $122,211; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $215,521
March 2022 cost of living index in Junction City: 96.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Junction City, WA (2010)
    • 633.3%White alone
    • 633.3%Hispanic
    • 422.2%Black alone
    • 15.6%Asian alone
    • 15.6%Other race alone
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Ancestries: French (20.0%), Irish (11.2%), Welsh (11.2%), Scotch-Irish (8.8%), Czech (6.2%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 20 feet

Land area: 1.74 square miles.

Population density: 10 people per square mile   (very low).

Junction City, Washington map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Junction City CDP:

0.5% ($371)
Washington:

1.2% ($1,915)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lakewood, WA (60.2 miles , pop. 58,211).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Seattle, WA (81.3 miles , pop. 563,374).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (934.8 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Cosmopolis, WA (1.1 miles ),
Aberdeen, WA (1.5 miles ),
Central Park, WA (1.7 miles ),
Hoquiam, WA (2.3 miles ),
Aberdeen Gardens, WA (2.6 miles ),
Montesano, WA (2.9 miles ),
North River, WA (3.0 miles ),
Markham, WA (3.3 miles)

Latitude: 46.97 N, Longitude: 123.77 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 360

Junction City satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

7.4%
Washington:

4.6%

Average climate in Junction City, Washington

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Junction City, Washington average temperatures Junction City, Washington average precipitation Junction City, Washington humidity Junction City, Washington wind speed Junction City, Washington snowfall Junction City, Washington sunshine Junction City, Washington clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 49.2. This is significantly better than average.

City:

49.2
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 4.44. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.44
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Junction City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Washington state average. It is 1247% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 62.9 miles away from Junction City center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 MD, Depth: 32.2 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 50.8 miles away from Junction City center
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW) earthquake occurred 56.8 miles away from Junction City center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
On 4/29/1965 at 15:28:43, a magnitude 6.6 (6.6 UK) earthquake occurred 71.8 miles away from Junction City center, causing $28,000,000 total damage
On 7/3/1999 at 01:43:54, a magnitude 5.8 (5.4 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, 5.3 ME, Depth: 25.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 26.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 442.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), energy magnitude (ME), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Grays Harbor County (28) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 25
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 21, Storms: 15, Mudslides: 12, Landslides: 10, Winter Storms: 7, Winds: 4, Heavy Rains: 2, Snows: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Earthquake: 1, Hurricane: 1, Volcanic Eruption: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Junction City:

  • HARBOR HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; ABERDEEN, WA)
  • COMMUNITY HOSPITAL HOSPICE (Hospital, about 3 miles away; ABERDEEN, WA)
  • ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 3 miles away; ABERDEEN, WA)
  • GRAYS HARBOR COMMUNITY HOSPITA (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; ABERDEEN, WA)
  • FMC ABERDEEN (Dialysis Facility, about 4 miles away; ABERDEEN, WA)
  • GRAYS HARBOR CONVALESCENT CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; ABERDEEN, WA)
  • GRAYS HARBOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; ABERDEEN, WA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Junction City:

  • The Evergreen State College (about 39 miles; Olympia, WA; Full-time enrollment: 4,613)
  • South Puget Sound Community College (about 40 miles; Olympia, WA; FT enrollment: 3,981)
  • Centralia College (about 43 miles; Centralia, WA; FT enrollment: 2,354)
  • Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom (about 59 miles; Lakewood, WA; FT enrollment: 5,228)
  • Clover Park Technical College (about 62 miles; Lakewood, WA; FT enrollment: 4,185)
  • Tacoma Community College (about 62 miles; Tacoma, WA; FT enrollment: 6,622)
  • Pacific Lutheran University (about 64 miles; Tacoma, WA; FT enrollment: 3,548)

Points of interest:

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Creek: Van Winkle Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Grays Harbor County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

3.6 people
Washington:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

60.0%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.0%
Whole state:

7.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

22.1%
Whole state:

10.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

15.8%
Whole state:

4.6%

For population 15 years and over in Junction City:

Marital status in Junction City, WA
  • Never married: 6.8%
  • Now married: 37.5%
  • Separated: 6.8%
  • Widowed: 9.1%
  • Divorced: 39.8%

For population 25 years and over in Junction City:

  • High school or higher: 91.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 11.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.1
Washington average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Junction City, WA (based on Grays Harbor County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic7,6028
Evangelical Protestant7,08358
Other3,50614
Mainline Protestant3,45925
None51,147-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 25
Here:

3.51 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 21
Here:

2.95 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 30
This county:

4.21 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.67 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 64
Grays Harbor County:

8.99 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

8.26 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Grays Harbor County:

11.0%
Washington:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Grays Harbor County:

33.8%
Washington:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

18.4%
State:

13.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Junction City:

  • KXRO (1320 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, WA; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KBKW (1450 AM; 1 kW; ABERDEEN, WA; Owner: JODESHA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWOK (1490 AM; 1 kW; HOQUIAM, WA; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KIRO (710 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KTTH (770 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KGNW (820 AM; 50 kW; BURIEN-SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)
  • KJR (950 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA)
  • KOMO (1000 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - SEATTLE RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KYCW (1090 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KIXI (880 AM; 50 kW; MERCER ISLAND/SEATTL, WA; Owner: BELLEVUE RADIO, INC.)
  • KMAS (1030 AM; 10 kW; SHELTON, WA; Owner: SOUND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKOL (1300 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Junction City:

  • KXXK (95.3 FM; HOQUIAM, WA; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KDUX-FM (104.7 FM; ABERDEEN, WA; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • K205EN (88.9 FM; ABERDEEN, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K207DB (89.3 FM; ABERDEEN, WA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KFMY (97.7 FM; RAYMOND, WA; Owner: SOUTH SOUND BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KAYO-FM (99.3 FM; ELMA, WA; Owner: SOUTH SOUND BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KSWW (102.1 FM; MONTESANO, WA; Owner: JODESHA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K221BG (92.1 FM; ABERDEEN, WA; Owner: GRAYS HARBOR CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K296CV (107.1 FM; ABERDEEN, WA; Owner: GRAYS HARBOR CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJET (105.7 FM; SOUTH BEND, WA; Owner: JODESHA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMNT (102.9 FM; CENTRALIA, WA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KJET-FM1 (105.7 FM; ABERDEEN, WA; Owner: JODESHA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGY-FM (96.9 FM; MCCLEARY, WA; Owner: KGY, INC.)
  • KRXY (94.5 FM; SHELTON, WA; Owner: PREMIER BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • K216DH (91.1 FM; CATHLAMET, WA; Owner: TILLICUM FOUNDATION)
  • KRQT (107.1 FM; CASTLE ROCK, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM LONGVIEW LICENSE, LLC)
  • K265DP (100.9 FM; ABERDEEN, WA; Owner: PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY)
  • K220HE (91.9 FM; CHEHALIS, WA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Junction City:

  • K23AS (Channel 23; ABERDEEN, WA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K25CG (Channel 25; ABERDEEN, WA; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION NORTHWEST, INC.)

Junction City fatal accident list:

Dec 3, 2013 87:99 PM, Us-12, Lat: 46.981508, Lon: -123.773672, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Junction City, WA
  • 56.2%Electricity
  • 43.8%Other fuel


Junction City compared to Washington state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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