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Junction City, KS vs Indianola, IA

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Are people in Indianola older or younger than people in Junction City?
- The Median Age in Indianola is 6.9 years older than in Junction City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Indianola or Junction City?
- Indianola housing costs are 62.5% more expensive than Junction City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Indianola or Junction City?
- The average commute for residents of Indianola is 4.4 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 Indianola?
Indianola, IA is located in Warren County in Iowa with a population around 14 thousand people. Indianola's downtown area offers plenty of shopping options with unique stores like Country Junction Antiques & Collectibles or The Nest Boutique & Gifts along with some great restaurants like El Charro Mexican Restaurant or Jitters Coffeehouse & Cafe. Indianola also hosts several annual events such as their Fourth of July celebration or their Summer Concert Series at Pickard Park which draw visitors from all over Iowa each year.

 Junction City, KSIndianola, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock15,544329,725,481
 Median Income$56,410  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$159,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.63  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Junction City    4 Reviews

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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Over 15 years ago

Having a univeristy in your backyard and the Military  More

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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 Indianola    1 Reviews

I have lived in Indianola over 10 years. The community is growing, friendly and homes/yards are mostly well-kept. We feel generally safe here. Schools are a priority  More

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