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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Junction City, KS vs Portsmouth, OH

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Are people in Portsmouth older or younger than people in Junction City?
- The Median Age in Portsmouth is 8.0 years older than in Junction City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Portsmouth or Junction City?
- Portsmouth housing costs are 49.2% less expensive than Junction City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Portsmouth or Junction City?
- The average commute for residents of Portsmouth is 0.7 minutes shorter 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 Portsmouth?
Portsmouth, OH is an attractive town south of Scioto County home to numerous wonderful sights including Shawnee State Park displaying tranquil grounds and gardens or U.S. Grant Birthplace ideal for picnicking; they organize vibrant events like International Street Fair each June.

 Junction City, KSPortsmouth, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,369329,725,481
 Median Income$56,410  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$159,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%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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Laura · Manchester, OH
Former College Student
Over 19 years ago

Portsmouth is a poor town. However, Shawnee State University is located there--a good place to get a highly-affordable college education. The people there are very  More

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