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

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Atchison or Junction City?
- Atchison housing costs are 18.5% less expensive than Junction City housing costs.

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

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.

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!

 Junction City, KSAtchison, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,773329,725,481
 Median Income$56,410  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$159,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.63  Unlock26.38
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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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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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