Junction City is a village in Marion County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 753.
Population753
Median Home$71,300
Area0.68 sq mi
Follow Junction City — get updates on meetings, local news, and more.
Recent News
All news →NewsMAR 03, 2026
Rural Junction City Home Total Loss Following Tuesday Morning Fire
Rural Junction City Home Total Loss Following Tuesday Morning Fire southernillinoisnow.com
southernillinoisnow.comRead article ↗
NewsJAN 01, 2025
Centralia man faces home invasion and other charges after entering Junction City home
Centralia man faces home invasion and other charges after entering Junction City home southernillinoisnow.com
southernillinoisnow.comRead article ↗
NewsAUG 03, 2022
A comfortable spot for everyone: How a new bar came to Junction City
A comfortable spot for everyone: How a new bar came to Junction City Peoria Journal Star
Peoria Journal StarRead article ↗
From Our Blog
All posts →
Product Updates
Your Town at a Glance: The New Customizable Dashboard
The new Customizable Dashboard lets you pick from 20 widgets, drag to reorder, and save your layout. See exactly the civic data you care about — meetings, crime, finances, schools — at a glance.
Civic Insights
How to Compare Illinois Towns Before You Move
Research Illinois towns for free with real government data on taxes, schools, crime, and more. Then compare up to 5 towns side by side across 100+ metrics.
Company News
Join the MyTownView Community on Reddit
We launched a Reddit community for MyTownView. Discuss local government data, request features, report bugs, and connect with other Illinois residents who care about what's happening in their towns.