The county seat belongs to Rizhao City.

In 1991, the Shougang Qilu Factory project was settled in Rizhao, which finally transferred Ju County to Rizhao, realizing the transfer of the administrative center from the banks of the Shu River to the head of Huangtan Beach.

Ju County has a long history. As early as 5,000 years ago, the ancestors of the Ju tribe thrived here. , the county seat was once the seat of the capital of Ju State in the Spring and Autumn Period. The allusion of "Don't forget to be in Ju" comes from here.

In addition, Ju County is one of the first batch of typical demonstration areas for the quality and safety of exported food and agricultural products in the country. "Ju County Ginger" and "Ju County Green Asparagus" have been successfully registered as national geographical indication certification trademarks, and Fulaiqing Green Tea has been It is known as "the best tea in Jiangbei".