La Jara, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Rio Arriba County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
163
Population
11/sq mi density
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.8% bachelor's degree or higher
La Jara, NM
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
36.8%
9% above
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
76.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
How La Jara Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Jara's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
619%
Bachelor's
109%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Jara a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
36.8% of adults in La Jara hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above the national average). 84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Jara has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population163
Median Age71.2 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born20.2%
Veterans55.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$20,709
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty76.7%
County GDP$1,379M
Avg Weekly Wage$941
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$267,613
Housing Units204
Rent Burden21.5%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death21,299/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain12.8 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation7,429 ft
Education
B+Bachelor's+36.8%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Broadband61.5%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in La Jara was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
36.2% of the population has a disability.
20.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.