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La Junta, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Otero County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,211
Population
2,253/sq mi density
$54,253
Median Income
$29,827 per capita
$180,700
Home Value
$156,866 Zillow
$709
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
458
Violent Crime/100K
5,528 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,253 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$180,700 home value, $709/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
458 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
La Junta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. The area receives 33.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,124 ft (1,257 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,253/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9794°N, 103.5473°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Otero County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
La Junta has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.1") and January the driest (0.3").