The Town FilesJunction, Texas
City in Kimble County · population 2,451 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $151,900
- Household income
- $49,041
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 40.1
Junction is a city of 2,451 people in Kimble County, Texas. The median home is worth $151,900, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for cycling than 98% of Texas towns, better transit than 92% of Texas towns, more walkable than 89% of Texas towns.
How Junction ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Junction is worth $151,900, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $49,041, which is more affordable than 45% of Texas towns. Median rent is $734 a month. 68.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Junction | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,900 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $734 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $49,041 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 68.7% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.9% | — |
Who lives in Junction
| People | Junction | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.0% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.7% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 11.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.8% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 18.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Junction
July highs average 95.3°F and January lows 33.7°F. About 22.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 117 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 52 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Junction since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 4, 2004 about 0.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 13, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 59 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 12, 2014.
Severe weather in Kimble County since 1996
Kimble County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Flood | DR-4935: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 18, 2026 | Flood | EM-3649: Flooding |
| July 6, 2025 | Flood | DR-4879: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
Jobs and pay in Kimble County
Kimble County had 1,221 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,026 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Junction itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Junction
3 public schools with 589 students, about 11.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUNCTION EL | PK-5 | 303 | 13.2 |
| JUNCTION H S | 9-12 | 174 | 10.2 |
| JUNCTION MIDDLE | 6-8 | 112 | 11.2 |
Towns near Junction
- Menard, TX29.6 mi · 1,348 people · home $72,800
Junction questions
Is Junction, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Junction scores better for retirees than 81% of Texas towns and quieter than 55%. 21.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in Junction?
The median owner-occupied home in Junction is valued at $151,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,041, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $734 a month.
What is the weather like in Junction?
July highs average 95.3°F and January lows 33.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 22.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Junction get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Junction since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 4, 2004. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)