A town of 298, settled in 1880. A regional job hub with 104 jobs.
The 2 things Junction does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Junction. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Junction for work: only 17% work in town. The top destinations are Circleville (10%), Cedar City (8%) and Richfield (5%). Half commute less than 50 miles.
4.0 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
Junction has cold winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Junction beats the Utah average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 19.
| What stands out | Junction | UT |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 74.7% | 65.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 26.4% | 9.8% |
The public schools Junction’s kids attend outperform 54% of Utah’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Peak Academy | K–8 | 161 | Not graded |
| Piute High | 7–12 | 141 | C |
Where Junction’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
4 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
2 places in Junction on the National Register of Historic Places.
Town in the state of Utah, United States
Junction is a town in and the county seat of Piute County, Utah, United States. The population was 212 at the 2020 census.
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