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.
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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