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

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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

458 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)

Education

2.4 / 5.0

18.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Schools in La Junta (3)

La Junta Jr/Sr High School

High · 539 students · 29 teachers

387 free/reduced lunch

1817 SMITHLAND AVE · (719)384-4467

La Junta Intermediate School

Elementary · 407 students · 31 teachers

323 free/reduced lunch

901 SMITHLAND AVE. · (719)384-9151

La Junta Primary School

Elementary · 291 students · 27 teachers

208 free/reduced lunch

601 TOPEKA AVENUE · (719)384-2991