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

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Are people in Junction City older or younger than people in Atchison?
- The Median Age in Junction City is 2.6 years younger than in Atchison.

Are housing costs cheaper in Junction City or Atchison?
- Junction City housing costs are 22.7% more expensive than Atchison housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Junction City or Atchison?
- The average commute for residents of Junction City is 0.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Atchison.

Things to do in Atchison?
Atchison, KS lies just outside of Kansas City and has a population around 11,000 people. This small town offers numerous attractions such as Atchison Riverfront Park boasting numerous trails & picnic spots perfect for an afternoon outing while also taking advantage of dining options at local eateries & cafes featuring diverse cuisines!

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.

 Atchison, KSJunction City, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,033329,725,481
 Median Income$48,880  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$129,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.38  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Atchison    2 Reviews
Lucy · Atchison, KS
Story-book like living!
Over 5 years ago

Great Place to live! Story-book!  More

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Misty · Atchison, KS
Wonderful Amelia Earhart Festival
Over 17 years ago

A wonderful example of a town forcefully driven without a purpose. Set up as a perfect sleeper suburb of Kansas City, they have sabotaged themselves with short-sighted  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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