Colorado
La Jara is a small town in Colorado with a population of 593. Residents earn $39,630 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, La Jara receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. La Jara offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in La Jara is $39,630, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 31.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in La Jara is $134,400, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $692 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
La Jara has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches, including 29.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 77.4% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 22.6% |
| 69% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,630 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,603 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $947 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,919 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 31.3% |
| 152% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 623 |
| County GDP | $912M |
| Restaurants | 53 |
| Healthcare | 79 |
| Retail | 82 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,352 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.75% |
| Commute Time | 14.5 min |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |
| Census Median | $134,400 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $202,104 |
| Census Median Rent | $692 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,352 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.75% |
| Obesity | 30.6% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.8% |
| Premature Death | 12,905/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 79 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 7.8 inches |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7,606 ft (2,318 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,446/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2735°N, 105.9597°W |
| County FIPS | 08003 |
Winner: Republican by 10.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.2% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,446/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 79 |
| Restaurants | 53 |
| Retail Stores | 82 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 14.5 min |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |