La Junta, CO Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Audrey Reyes Mar 14, 2026

Raising a family in La Junta -thoughts?

I grew up here but left for a while. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thoughts?

0 replies 13 upvotes living

Thomas Smith Oct 19, 2025

Most overrated things about La Junta

Curious what people think. Born and raised here. Median household income is $54,253, which feels on the lower side for the area. Household incomes average around $54,253 in La Junta. Poverty rate is 18.8%, which is higher than I expected. Homes are going for about $180,700 on average. Public transit...

2 replies 13 upvotes best-worst

Audrey Reyes Jul 15, 2025

What to expect moving to La Junta?

What neighborhoods would you suggest? The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

0 replies 10 upvotes moving

Thomas Smith Jan 7, 2025

Working remotely from La Junta

Anyone else feel this way? Military spouse here. It's a a small town city with about 7,211 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The ...

4 replies 15 upvotes jobs