La Jara, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Alamosa County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
593
Population
1,446/sq mi density
$39,630
Median Income
$25,603 per capita
$134,400
Home Value
$214,745 Zillow
$692
Median Rent
37.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$39,630 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$134,400 home value, $692/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
La Jara has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. The area receives 29.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Alamosa County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in |
La Jara has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and January the driest (0.2").