Sign In Register

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

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate
458
per 100,000 residents
21% above
US avg: 380/100K
Property Crime Rate
5,528
per 100,000 residents
182% above
US avg: 1,960/100K
Safety Rating
Above Average Crime
Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Murder
14.3 avg 6.3
Rape
214.8 avg 40.0
Robbery
43.0 avg 73.9
Assault
186.2 avg 268.5

Property Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Burglary
1,188.6 avg 271.0
Theft
3,995.4 avg 1,401.9
Vehicle Theft
343.7 avg 282.7
Arson
14.3

Complete Crime Data

Violent Crime (per 100K)

Total Violent Crime458.3
Murder14.3
Rape214.8
Robbery43.0
Aggravated Assault186.2

Property Crime (per 100K)

Total Property Crime5,527.7
Burglary1,188.6
Theft/Larceny3,995.4
Vehicle Theft343.7
Arson14.3

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County)3