La Junta, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Otero County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,211
Population
2,253/sq mi density
$54,253
Median Income
$29,827 per capita
$180,700
Home Value
$163,680 Zillow
$709
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
504
Violent Crime/100K
7,015 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$54,253 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$180,700 home value, $709/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
504 violent crimes/100K (33% 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 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. The area receives 33.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
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
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 | 32°F (0°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.3 in |
La Junta has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and January the driest (0.2").