Colorado
La Junta is a small city in Colorado with a population of 7,211. Residents earn $54,253 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, La Junta receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. La Junta has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in La Junta is $54,253, 28% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 18.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in La Junta is $180,700, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $709 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in La Junta is below the national average at 255 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,475 per 100,000, 179% above the national average.
18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
La Junta experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches, including 33.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 83.7% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.3% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,253 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,827 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $892 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $47,834 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 512 |
| County GDP | $739M |
| Restaurants | 48 |
| Healthcare | 51 |
| Retail | 61 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,533 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.85% |
| Commute Time | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Census Median | $180,700 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $156,866 |
| Census Median Rent | $709 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,533 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.85% |
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 16.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.8% |
| Premature Death | 13,766/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Total Violent | 254.7/100K |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 42.4/100K |
| Robbery | 99.0/100K |
| Assault | 113.2/100K |
| Total Property | 5,475.4/100K |
| 179% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,726.1/100K |
| Theft | 3,522.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 226.4/100K |
| Arson | 28.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 13.6 inches |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,124 ft (1,257 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,253/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9794°N, 103.5473°W |
| County FIPS | 08089 |
Winner: Republican by 26.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.0% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,253/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Restaurants | 48 |
| Retail Stores | 61 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |