Dr. Norman L. Lee House · National Register of Historic Places
Junction’s story
154 years in pictures
1 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1872Junction is settled
JunctionOR
A town of 6,947, settled in 1872. Nearly 0.6% of it is conserved land.
Photo: QuintinK · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
6,947
+25.9% since 2010
Typical home
$483K
+1.4% in a year
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
40.6
years
Jobs based here
2,320
Balanced
What makes Junction stand out
The 3 things Junction does most differently from other towns.
A growing town
Junction has grown 25.9% since 2010
5,392 people in 2010; 6,947 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Junction’s report card
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Weather
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Local news
All →- Pendleton vs Baker - Girls Freshman Volleyball 09/29/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 29
- Junction City vs Marshfield - Boys Varsity Football 09/25/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 22
- Santiam vs Sheridan - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 10/06/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 18
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Junction. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
0.6% of Junction is conserved land
6.3 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves.
#20for trails in OR
0.6%
conserved · 12 of 2,107 acres
6.3 mi
of trails · 1.9 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Alderdale Park | 0.5 mi | 9 |
| 2. Laurel Park | 0.2 mi | 22 |
| 3. Day Memorial Park | 0.2 mi | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Housing
A typical Junction home is worth about $483K
The typical Junction home is worth about $483,000, up 1.4% in a year, close to the Oregon typical home.
$483KZillow home value
Typical home value
Junction$483K
Oregon$496K
Market temperature
6
days on market
100%
sale-to-list price
+1.4%
value change, 1 year
9
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Junction’s public schools outperform 40% of Oregon districts
The public schools Junction’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 60% of Oregon’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
C+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Elementary School | K–4 | 442 | B |
| Oaklea Middle School | 5–8 | 446 | B |
| Junction City High School | 9–12 | 525 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OR on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Work & commute
About one in eight working residents works right in Junction
Most working residents leave Junction for work: only 12% work in town. The top destinations are Eugene (33%), Springfield (8%) and Salem (4%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
12%work in town
Where working residents work
In Junction12%
Eugene33%
Springfield8%
Salem4%
Portland3%
13 mi
median commute distance
2,320
jobs based in Junction
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 68% of U.S. towns
Junction beats the Oregon average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
B+Health Grade
26 measures vs. Oregon
1 better25 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Junction | OR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 9.6% | 11.2% |
Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend
12.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
74th
percentile among OR towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 82% of U.S. communities.
82risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland flooding
1
paid flood claims since 1996
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Junction has mild winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 35°.
84°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–49°
Spring41–62°
Summer51–80°
Fall43–65°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
84°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Junction
Junction's reported crime rate is well below Oregon's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 12 violent crimes were reported in 2022.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Junction1.6
Oregon3.5
U.S.4
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Junction15
Oregon30
U.S.20
12
violent crimes reported in 2022
112
property crimes reported in 2022
FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
About Junction
City in Oregon, United States
Junction City is a city in Lane County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, it has a population of 6,747. The Junction City area is notable for its Scandinavian heritage, with the city's Scandinavian Festival attracting over 100,000 visitors annually. Junction City was previously a center of recreational vehicle manufacturing.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1872
- Population
- 6,787
- Area
- 3.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 325 ft
- ZIP code
- 97448
- Area code
- 541
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