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Junction City, KS vs Parkersburg, WV

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Are people in Parkersburg older or younger than people in Junction City?
- The Median Age in Parkersburg is 13.8 years older than in Junction City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Parkersburg or Junction City?
- Parkersburg housing costs are 16.3% less expensive than Junction City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Parkersburg or Junction City?
- The average commute for residents of Parkersburg is 1.1 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 Parkersburg?
Parkersburg, WV is the seat of Wood County situated on the Ohio River. This small town offers a relaxing atmosphere while still having all the advantages of city life with great shopping centers, restaurants and bars.

 Junction City, KSParkersburg, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,910329,725,481
 Median Income$56,410  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$159,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.5%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 Parkersburg    10 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

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Over 15 years ago

Just like most places, Parkersburg definitely has it's pros and cons. The pros: pretty low crime rate (although it's growing more and more every year), typically no  More

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Have worked at St Josephs for the past 11 weeks as a travel RN in the CVICU. A very friendly hospital, great hospitalist and physician availability with CV surgeons of  More

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