At a Glance
Violent Crime
195/100K
3,429/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
49.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
330 sunny days/yr
How La Sal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Sal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Sal a Good Place to Live?
F
1.2 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
La Sal reports 195 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,429/100K.
Education
4.4% of adults in La Sal hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
49.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Sal has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population251
Median Age87.9 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$22,551
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$939M
Avg Weekly Wage$905
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$695,440
Housing Units144
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent195/100K
Property3,429/100K
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,357/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,789 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+49.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in La Sal was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Canyonlands Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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