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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Arkansas City, KS vs Junction City, KS

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Are people in Junction City older or younger than people in Arkansas City?
- The Median Age in Junction City is 7.2 years younger than in Arkansas City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Junction City or Arkansas City?
- Junction City housing costs are 76.9% more expensive than Arkansas City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Junction City or Arkansas City?
- The average commute for residents of Junction City is 2.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Arkansas City.

Things to do in Arkansas City?
Arkansas City, KS is an attractive town south of Wichita full of incredible sites such as Cedar Vale Nature Trail displaying its distinct landscape or Riverside Park great for recreational activities; visitors can also join in the magnificent Fall Festival celebrating culture through arts and music every October.

Things to do in Junction City?
Junction City, KS is located in Geary county in northeast Kansas along the Republican river with easy access to Topeka and Fort Riley military base nearby.

 Arkansas City, KSJunction City, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,033329,725,481
 Median Income$46,358  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$90,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.51  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Arkansas City    2 Reviews
Tom · Arkansas City, KS
Taxes high
Over 19 years ago

For a town with and income less than 75% of the national income, property taxes, income taxes and sales taxes are quite high. In addition, water rates are some of the  More

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Abhd · Arkansas City, KS
General
Over 19 years ago

Incorporated in the late 1870's Arkansas City (AC)is the largest town in Cowley County, although Winfield is the county seat. AC is a nice rural city on the western edge  More

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Reviews for Junction City    4 Reviews
Michele · Junction City, KS
Small Military Town
Over 7 years ago

I moved to JC in 2009 because the government made me. Husband was active duty army. We brought two children with us. At the time they were high school and elementary  More

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Sonia · Junction City, KS
JC
Over 15 years ago

Having a univeristy in your backyard and the Military  More

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Clint · Barry, IL
Junction City - Pros/Cons
Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low cost of living and housing 2. Affordable place to live 3. Home to Fort Riley Military Reservation Cons: 1. High crime rate 2. Poor school system 3.  More

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